Meaning and Usage
The verb 通り過ぎる (とおりすぎる) means "to pass by" or "to go past" a place or person without stopping. It is often used when describing movement through or beyond a location.
Common Contexts
You will frequently hear 通り過ぎる when giving directions, describing someone walking or driving past a landmark, or narrating events where someone or something moves beyond a point.
Collocations and Patterns
- 駅を通り過ぎる: to pass the station
- 前を通り過ぎる: to pass in front of someone
- 道を通り過ぎる: to pass along a road
These phrases help specify what is being passed.
Register and Politeness
通り過ぎる is a neutral verb suitable for both casual and polite conversation. It can be combined with polite forms like 通り過ぎます.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse 通り過ぎる with 止まる (to stop) or 通る (to pass through). 通り過ぎる specifically implies passing by without stopping or lingering, so be careful to use it when you want to emphasize that movement continues beyond the point.