越える
こえる
koeru
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 41 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
越える (こえる (koeru)) means "To cross". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
To cross
Also : To cross over · To go beyond · To pass through
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Example Sentences
高い山を越えるのは大変だ。
たかいやまをこえるのはたいへんだ。
Crossing a high mountain is difficult.
この困難を越えれば成功が見える。
このこんなんをこえればせいこうがみえる。
If we overcome this difficulty, success is in sight.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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