JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
過 — overdo
- Reading
- カ・す.ぎる・\~す.ぎる・\~す.ぎ・す.ごす・あやま.つ・あやま.ち・よ.ぎる
- Meaning
- overdo; exceed; go beyond; error
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
過 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is カ・す.ぎる・\~す.ぎる・\~す.ぎ・す.ごす・あやま.つ・あやま.ち・よ.ぎる and it means overdo; exceed; go beyond; error. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
過 appears in everyday japanese words such as 経過 (passage), 過ぎ (past) and 過ち (fault).
Japanese words containing 過
Frequently asked questions
What does 過 mean in Japanese?
過 means overdo; exceed; go beyond; error in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 過 read?
過 is read カ・す.ぎる・\~す.ぎる・\~す.ぎ・す.ごす・あやま.つ・あやま.ち・よ.ぎる. Reading it inside real words — 経過 and 過ぎ and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 過 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 過 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 過 in a word?
A common word containing 過 is 経過 (けいか) — "passage". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 過 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 過 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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