追い越し (おいこし) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
passing; overtaking
Refers to the act of passing another vehicle or person, especially in traffic or racing contexts. Often used in compounds like 追い越し禁止 (no passing).
surpass, cross over, move to
Similar words
- 追い越す
Verb form meaning 'to pass' or 'to overtake'; 追い越し is the noun form derived from it.
- 追い抜く
Similar meaning but often implies surpassing in a broader sense, not just physically passing.
Etymology
Noun form of the verb 追い越す (to overtake), from 追う (to chase) + 越す (to cross over).