通り過ぎる
とおりすぎる
toorisugiru
verbVocabularyExtra vocab 7 — supplementary

Quick answer

通り過ぎる (とおりすぎる (toorisugiru)) means "to pass by". It is a Japanese verb. Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.

Meaning

to pass by

Also : to go past · to pass through

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Example Sentences

その建物の前を通り過ぎる時、彼を見かけた。

そのたてもののまえをとおりすぎるとき、かれをみかけた。

I caught sight of him as I passed the building.

季節はどんどん通り過ぎていく。

きせつはどんどんとおりすぎていく。

The seasons pass by quickly.

Kanji in this word

通
to pass through
Kunとお.る、とお.り、どお.り
Onつう、つ
JLPT N4
過
Exceed
Kunす.ぎる、す.ぎ、す.ごす
Onか
JLPT N3

Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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