過ぐ | Japanese meaning

過ぐ【すぐ】

Frequency rank: – (for form すぐ: 861. – 862.)

Nidan verb (upper class) with 'gu' ending (archaic); intransitive verb

to pass through; to pass by; to go beyondarchaismsee also 過ぎる
to pass (of time); to elapsearchaismsee also 過ぎる
to have expired; to have ended; to be overarchaismsee also 過ぎる
to exceed; to surpass; to be abovearchaismsee also 過ぎる

Forms

過ぐ【すぐ】
すぐFrequency rank: 861. – 862.

Generated definitions (experimental)

to pass through; to pass by; to go beyond

This meaning refers to the action of moving past a location or limit. It can imply physical movement or metaphorical limits.

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He passed by the park on his way to the station.

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That music stays in the ears even as time passes by.

to pass (of time); to elapse

This usage indicates the passage of time, suggesting that time is flowing or moving forward.

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Two hours have already passed.

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Summer vacation passed by in the blink of an eye.

to have expired; to have ended; to be over

This meaning is used when something has come to its conclusion or no longer has validity, whether it's a deadline or an event.

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That coupon expired last month.

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The term has ended, so the homework is done.

to exceed; to surpass; to be above

Here, it denotes going beyond a certain limit or threshold, often in terms of quantity or quality.

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His talent exceeded our expectations.

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This product surpasses all others and is the best.

Generated collocations (experimental)

きごう(きごう)to pass; to go beyondtime passesyears passto pass away; to go bydeadline passessomething that has passed (often refers to a past event)elapsed timesurpassed experienceto have nothing to pass by; to never passexceeding ageto pass quickly; to fly by