N3
こえる (koeru)
越える
to cross over; to pass over; to go beyond
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Used for physical barriers (mountains, borders) or abstract ones (limits, difficulties). Often written with 越える for physical/abstract, and 超える for exceeding a standard/limit. (物理的な場所や困難などを乗り越える時に使われる)
📝 Example Sentences
私たちは山を越えて、隣の村へ行った。
We crossed the mountain and went to the next village.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "越える"!
彼は多くの困難を_______、目標を達成した。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 困難や障害を乗り越えるときに「越える」を使います。
English: '越える' is used when overcoming difficulties or obstacles.
English: '越える' is used when overcoming difficulties or obstacles.
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