Japanese

こす
Meaning: to cross over; to exceed; to pass (time/period); to move (relocate)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 超す 超さない
Polite 超します 超しません
Past 超した 超さなかった
Polite + Past 超しました 超しませんでした
Te-form 超して 超さなくて
Potential 超せる 超せない
Passive 超される 超されない
Causative 超させる 超させない
Imperative 超せ 超すな

Handwriting

超
す

Example

It's tough to cross this mountain.

Usage Notes

Can refer to crossing physical barriers, exceeding limits, passing time, or relocating.

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