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).
Overtaking is prohibited on this road.
He showed a brilliant overtaking move at the final corner.
passing lane; fast lane; outside lane
Standard spelling with okurigana; used in news and everyday contexts.
Variant spelling without the okurigana い; less common but still encountered.
Abbreviated spelling; mainly seen in signs or compact writing.
Noun form of the verb 追い越す (to overtake), from 追う (to chase) + 越す (to cross over).