- to let (a person) pass first
expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'su' ending
Forms
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to let (a person) pass first
This phrase is used in situations where one person gives way or allows another person to go ahead of them, often in a context of courtesy or politeness.
Generated collocations (experimental)
さきにとおす先に通すto let (a person) pass firstさきにとおして先に通してもらうto be allowed to pass firstみち道をさきにとおす先に通すto let someone pass on the roadじゅんばん順番をさきにとおす先に通すto let in someone out of turnさきにとおしてあげる先に通してあげるto let someone pass first as a favorさきにとおす先に通すことにするto decide to let someone pass firstこんざつ混雑したばしょ場所でさきにとおす先に通すto let someone pass first in a crowded placeあいて相手をさきにとおす先に通すto let the other person pass firstさきにとおしたい先に通したいwant to let (someone) pass firstばすバスにさきにとおす先に通すto let someone on the bus first