How to say 'Overcome' or 'Overshoot' in Japanese | 乗り越す

word

Meaning

Overcome, Overshoot

Reading

Kanji

乗Ride 越Go across, Go beyond

Explanation

The Japanese verb '乗り越す (のりこす)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'to overshoot', which refers to going past a destination or intended stopping point, often used in the context of transportation. For example: I overshot my station「駅を乗り越した」(えきをのりこした). The second meaning is 'to overcome', which refers to surpassing or getting through a difficult situation or challenge. For example: She overcame her fears「彼女は恐怖を乗り越えた」(かのじょはきょうふをのりこえた). The verb is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, making it versatile in everyday conversation.

Part Of Speech

verb

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

7031

Composition

kanji-hiragana

Handwriting