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過ごす

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 過ごす

過す
Godan verb
Freq #809
1

Transitive verb

to spend (time); to pass; to lead (a life); to live

Examples
お元気でお過ごしのことと思います。
I hope this letter finds you well.
いいクリスマスを過ごしましたか。
Did you have a nice Christmas?
2

Transitive verb

to overdo (esp. alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol); to carry too far; to carry to excess

3

Dated term; Transitive verb

to take care of; to support

4

Suffix; After the -masu stem of a verb

to overdo; to do too much

5

Suffix; After the -masu stem of a verb

to ... without acting on it; to ... without getting involved

Kanji in this Word

11 strokes
Frequency: 285
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

overdo
exceed
go beyond
error

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
す.ぎる
す.ごす
あやま.ち
あやま.つ
よぎ.る
よ.ぎる
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