追い越し（おいこし）
JLPT N4 · noun
Pitch accent: heiban (flat) — starts low, stays high, no drop
Meaning: overtaking
Example sentences
- カーブでの追い越しは危ない。 — Passing on a curve is dangerous.
- 追い越しのときは十分注意する。 — I'm extra careful when passing another vehicle.
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