通り過ぎ

This is the 10058th most frequent Japanese word.


通り過ぎ

"Passing by" or "going past."


In this sentence, '通り過ぎ' is used to describe the action of the car passing by an observer's location in a swift manner.

車が速く通り過ぎた。

The car quickly passed by.


Here, '通り過ぎ' is used metaphorically to indicate the passing of days filled with positive events or emotions.

その日は笑顔がよく通り過ぎた。

That day passed by with many smiles.


In this usage, '通り過ぎ' refers to someone accidentally going beyond their intended target, in this case, the station.

彼は駅を通り過ぎてしまった。

He unintentionally passed by the station.