Word details

峠を越える

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 峠を越える.

Dictionary

Entry

峠を越えるとうげをこえるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #41619
1

Idiomatic expression

to pass the peak (of something); to get through the most difficult part; to be over the worst (e.g. an illness)

2

Orig. meaning

to cross a pass

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

mountain peak, mountain pass, climax, crest, (kokuji)

9 strokesFrequency 1,941JLPT N1Grade 8

Kun

とうげ

surpass, cross over, move to, exceed, Vietnam

12 strokesFrequency 897JLPT N2Grade 8

On

エツオツ

Kun

こ.す-こ.す-ご.しこ.える-ご.え

Nanori

えちえっこえこしごえごしごや

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