Translation guide
The English word 'surmounting' refers to overcoming difficulties or obstacles, or being on top of something. This guide covers natural Japanese ways to express these ideas.
To successfully deal with a problem, challenge, or hardship.
The most common and versatile verb for overcoming difficulties, obstacles, or hardships. Can be used for both physical and abstract obstacles.
Often used for overcoming personal weaknesses, fears, or illnesses. Slightly more formal than 乗り越える.
She surmounted her fear.
Implies a struggle and victory over something, like an enemy or strong emotion. More literary or dramatic.
To be placed or situated on the top of something, often in a physical sense.
Describes something being on top of something else. The verb 乗る means 'to get on' or 'to be on top'.
He surmounted many difficulties.
Surmounting this wall is tough.
彼は誘惑に打ち勝った。
He surmounted temptation.
Snow is surmounting the mountain peak.
Means 'to cover' and can be used when something lies over or on top of something else, often completely.
Clouds are surmounting the mountain.