noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
passing (an exam, inspection, etc.)
Used for successfully passing a test, screening, or check. Often used with する to mean 'to pass'.
試験にパスした。
I passed the exam.
この製品は品質検査をパスしている。
This product has passed the quality inspection.
noun
A physical or digital pass granting admission, transport, or access. Common in compounds like バスパス (bus pass).
入場にはパスが必要です。
A pass is required for entry.
彼はバックステージパスを持っている。
He has a backstage pass.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
Used in ball sports for passing the ball. As a suru verb, it is transitive.
彼は味方にパスを出した。
He passed the ball to a teammate.
正確なパスが得点につながった。
An accurate pass led to a score.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
pass (skipping a turn); giving a pass
Used in games or conversations when one chooses not to act or answer. Intransitive when used with する.
その質問にはパスします。
I'll pass on that question.
トランプでパスを選んだ。
I chose to pass in the card game.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
In the game of Go, passing when there are no more useful moves. Intransitive suru verb.
終局間際にパスした。
I passed near the end of the game.
両者がパスすれば終局です。
If both players pass, the game ends.