Lingaku過ごす【すごす】
Frequency rank: 945.
- to pass (time); to spend
- to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol)
- to take care of; to supportarchaism
- to overdo; to do too much
- to ... without acting on it
Godan verb with 'su' ending; transitive verb
Godan verb with 'su' ending; auxiliary verb
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- to pass (time); to spend
- to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption); to drink (alcohol)
- to take care of; to support
- to overdo; to do too much
- to ... without acting on it
This meaning is used when referring to how one spends their time in various activities, whether it's leisure, work, or other pursuits.
I spent the holiday with my friends.
This usage refers to excessive consumption of alcohol, highlighting situations where one drinks too much.
Last night, he overdid it with drinks at the party.
Overdoing it with alcohol is not good for your health.
This meaning is used in contexts where someone provides care or support to others, showing concern or assistance.
This meaning implies exceeding limits in activities, whether it's work, exercise, or other tasks.
I can't sleep because I've overdone it at work.
This meaning suggests the idea of having a thought or intention but not taking any action; it's about inaction or hesitation.
Generated collocations (experimental)
じかん時間をすごす過ごすto pass timeたのしい楽しいじかん時間をすごす過ごすto spend a fun timeたんじょうび誕生日をすごす過ごすto spend a birthdayともだち友達とすごす過ごすto spend time with friendsきゅうじつ休日をすごす過ごすto spend a holidayしずか静かなじかん時間をすごす過ごすto spend a quiet timeすごしやすい過ごしやすいcomfortable (as in the climate or environment)すごし過ごしかた方way of spending timeおさけお酒をすごす過ごすto drink alcohol (excessively)たいせつ大切なじかん時間をすごす過ごすto spend precious timeすごしすぎる過ごしすぎるto overdo (from a time or activity perspective)いちにち一日をすごす過ごすto spend a day
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This is a horror staple - young men and women spend a night of terror in an isolated house.
It has become clear what murder-suspect Miura's jail lifestyle is like.
I also really had the feeling of having had a relaxed day with my family for the first time in a long while.
Without flinching from that fact in the slightest, Chitose is spending today as well in fine spirit.
How about spending an elegant and blissful time at a beauty salon?
We passed the evening away talking with our friends.
In Nagoya summers a fan is essential to help stay cool.
He dreaded having to spend Christmas in hospital.
She spends every Saturday afternoon playing tennis.