How to say 'Exceed' in Japanese | 超える

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The Japanese word for Exceed is 'Koeru', written as 超える in Japanese.'Exceed' in hiragana is こえる.

word

超える

Meaning

Exceed

Reading

こえる

koeru

Kanji

超Surpass, Transcend

Explanation

The Japanese verb '超える (こえる)' means 'to exceed' or 'to go beyond'. It is used to describe surpassing a limit, boundary, or expectation. This verb can be applied in various contexts, such as physical boundaries, numerical limits, or abstract concepts. For example: The temperature exceeded 30 degrees「気温が30度を超えた」(きおんが30どをこえた). His skills exceed mine「彼のスキルは私を超えている」(かれのスキルはわたしをこえている). It can also be used metaphorically, as in 'to transcend' or 'to overcome'. Note that '超える' is often used with specific limits or thresholds, such as time, age, or quantity.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

1096

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting

This word is an ichidan verb. To learn how it transforms in different tenses and forms, explore all its conjugations.

Kanji in the Word 超える

This word contains 1 kanji character:

kanji

超

Meaning

Surpass, Transcend

Hiragana in the Word 超える

This word contains 2 Hiragana characters :

hiragana

え

Reading

hiragana

る

Reading

Words Related to 超える Through the Kanji 超

These 2 Words contain the Kanji 超 as well.

word

超

Meaning

Super

word

超過

Meaning

Excess

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'Koeru' means 'Exceed' .

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