乗り越し

のりこし

riding past (one's station)

JLPT N2

Character Breakdown

Meaning and Usage

"乗り越し" (のりこし) specifically refers to the act of riding past one's intended train or bus station without getting off. It is commonly used in daily commuting contexts when someone misses their stop.

Common Situations

This term often appears when discussing fare adjustments because if you ride past your station, you usually need to pay an additional fare called "乗り越し料金" (extra fare for riding past). It is important to handle this properly at the station.

Collocations and Patterns

  • 乗り越し料金 (のりこしりょうきん): extra fare charged for riding past your station.
  • 乗り越し防止 (のりこしぼうし): prevention of riding past your station.
  • 乗り越しをする: to ride past one's station.

Register and Nuance

"乗り越し" is a neutral term used in everyday conversation and announcements. It is neither formal nor informal but is essential vocabulary for commuters.

Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes confuse "乗り越し" with "乗り換え" (のりかえ, transfer). Remember, "乗り越し" means going beyond your stop, while "乗り換え" means changing trains or buses at a station.

Example Sentences

でんしゃでのりこしをしてしまったので、つぎのえきでおりてもどりました。

I accidentally rode past my station on the train, so I got off at the next stop and went back.

のりこしりょうきんはえきのまどぐちでしはらうひつようがあります。

You need to pay the extra fare for riding past your station at the ticket counter.

のりこしぼうしのために、かいさつできっぷをしっかりかくにんしましょう。

To prevent riding past your station, make sure to check your ticket carefully at the ticket gate.