峠を越す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 峠を越す
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)
Examples
ブームは峠を越した。
The boom has peaked out.
2
Orig. meaning
to cross a pass
Kanji in this Word
峠
9 strokes
Frequency: 1941
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
mountain peak
mountain pass
climax
crest
(kokuji)
Readings
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
とうげ
越
12 strokes
Frequency: 897
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
surpass
cross over
move to
exceed
Vietnam
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エツ
オツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こ.す
-こ.す
-ご.し
こ.える
-ご.え
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
えち
えっ
お
こえ
こし
ごえ
ごし
ごや
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