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VocabJLPT N3
passing through
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. passing through (a tunnel, station, town, etc.)
  2. 2. passing by (e.g. of a typhoon)
  3. 3. passage (of a bill, e.g. through parliament)
  4. 4. passing (an examination, inspection, etc.)
This noun and verb refer to passing through a place without stopping, such as a train passing through a station. It can also be used more broadly to describe going through a process or stage on the way to something else.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

My boss keeps walking past my desk today — what's going on?

Sentence 2

"Once we pass this point, there's no turning back," my friend said with a grin.

Sentence 3

The scent of whoever walked through the hallway first still lingers.

Sentence 4

The teacher said, "This bus does not stop in front of the school."

Sentence 5

My boss happened to pass behind my desk and I immediately sat up straight.