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越える
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 越える.
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1
Esp. 越える
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to pass over (out of); to go beyond; to go past
Examples
地球人の一人として、私は文化の壁を越える方法を知っています。
As a citizen of the world, I know ways of overcoming cultural barriers.
2
Esp. 超える
to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
Examples
６５歳を超えるアメリカ人は全人口の１２．５％を構成している。
Americans who are over sixty-five make up 12.5% of the total population.
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