VocabJLPT N3
pass
NounSuru VerbTransitive VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. passing (an examination, inspection, etc.)
  2. 2. pass (for admission, transport, etc.)
  3. 3. pass (of a ball)
Borrowed from English, this noun and verb can mean a pass in sports, a bus or train pass, or to skip or pass on something. As a verb it is used when someone declines their turn or opts out of something.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

The stuff I happened to study showed up on the test — I passed!

Sentence 2

The reporter asked, "What's the reason you passed the screening?"

Sentence 3

I passed the blood test at yesterday's checkup!

Sentence 4

You really think that explanation will get through the review? Honestly, it's not looking good.

Sentence 5

"Did these documents pass the review?"