Vocabulary

What does 越える (こえる, koeru) mean?

越える (こえる, koeru) means to cross over, to go beyond.

Quick facts
Readingこえる
Romajikoeru
Part of speechichidan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
こえる
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonkoeru

to cross over, to go beyond

  1. 1ichidan verb · transitive to cross over; to cross; to pass through
  2. 2ichidan verb · transitive to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)

Example sentences

  • Once you cross this mountain, you can see the sea.

  • There are many people who fled across the border.

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