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通過
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 通過.
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Entry
1
passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.); passing by (e.g. of a typhoon); transit
Examples
通過する車に気をつけなさい。
Watch out for passing cars.
私達の乗った列車は長いトンネルを通過した。
Our train went through a long tunnel.
2
passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament); carriage
Examples
予算案は上院を通過した。
The budget passed the Upper House.
3
passing (an examination, inspection, etc.); clearing; getting through (a preliminary round); qualification
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