No. 1,921 in Japanese
越え
"越え" means "crossing" or "surpassing."
In a sentence
山を越えて、彼らは隣の村に到着しました。
After crossing the mountain, they arrived at the neighboring village.
The word 越え is used here to describe the physical act of crossing or passing over a mountain, indicating movement from one side to the other.
彼女は試練を越えて、より強くなったと思います。
I think she became stronger after surpassing her trials.
The word 越え in this sentence describes overcoming challenges or difficulties, metaphorically passing beyond them and growing stronger.
この問題を越えるには、新しい考え方が必要です。
To overcome this issue, a new way of thinking is necessary.
Here, 越え expresses the idea of surpassing or overcoming an obstacle, implying the need to adapt or innovate to resolve challenges.
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