godan verb (-su), transitive verb
spend (time); pass (time); lead (a life)
The core meaning: to spend time or live one's life in a certain way. Often used with time periods (一日, 夏休み) or manner adverbs (楽しく, のんびり).
週末は家でゆっくり過ごした。
I spent the weekend relaxing at home.
彼は幸せな
He led a happy life.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
overdo; drink too much; carry too far
Used especially for overindulging in alcohol, but can apply to other excesses. Often appears as 酒を過ごす or in the passive form 過ごされる.
昨夜は酒を過ごしてしまった。
I drank too much last night.
彼はいつも度を過ごす。
He always goes too far.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Dated usage; now rare. Historically meant to look after or provide for someone.
古文では「親を過ごす」のように使われた。
In classical texts, it was used like 'to support one's parents'.
suffix, godan verb (-su)
Suffix attached to the -masu stem of a verb. Indicates doing something excessively. Example: 寝過ごす (oversleep).
See also: 寝過ごす
昨夜は寝過ごして遅刻した。
I overslept last night and was late.
suffix, godan verb (-su)
leave undone; let pass; overlook
Suffix attached to the -masu stem of a verb. Means to fail to act on something, to let it go by without involvement. Example: 見過ごす (overlook).
See also: 見過ごす
彼のミスを見過ごすわけにはいかない。
I can't just overlook his mistake.