をえる【とうげをこえる】

Frequency rank: 36,082. – 36,518.
    expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Ichidan verb
  1. to pass the peak (of something); to get through the most difficult part; to be over the worst (e.g. an illness)idiomatic expressionsee also
  2. to cross a passorig. meaning
Forms
  • をえる【とうげをこえる】Frequency rank: 36,082. – 36,518.
  • とうげをこえる
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to pass the peak (of something); to get through the most difficult part; to be over the worst (e.g. an illness)
    2. This meaning is used to indicate that someone has moved past a challenging phase or situation, whether it be in life, health, or any other difficult experience.
    I feel a bit relieved since I have passed the toughest part of the difficult job.
    It is said that she has gotten through the worst of her illness.
  2. to cross a pass
    3. This meaning is used literally to refer to the action of crossing a mountain pass, often used in the context of travel or outdoor activities.
    I crossed the pass during my mountain climbing.
    We had to change our travel plans because the pass was closed due to snow.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to pass the peak (of something)to feel relieved after passing the peakhas passed the peakthe time of passing the peakto cross a mountain passthe place after passing the peakwas able to get through the worstafter passing the peakexperience of passing the peakthe accident is over the worst part
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