過: the kanji for pass; excess
過 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means pass; excess. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
過 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
過 has 5 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
カ (ka)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 過去かこ · kako | the past |
すぎる (sugiru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 過ぎるすぎる · sugiru | to pass; to exceed |
すごす (sugosu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 過ごすすごす · sugosu | to spend (time) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 過去のことは考えないようにしている。Kako no koto wa kangaenai yō ni shite iru.I try not to think about the past.
- もう十時を過ぎています。Mō jūji o sugite imasu.It's already past ten o'clock.
- 家族と幸せな時間を過ごしました。Kazoku to shiawase na jikan o sugoshimashita.I spent happy time with my family.
- 食べ過ぎてお腹が痛い。Tabesugite onaka ga itai.My stomach hurts because I ate too much.
- 休日はゆっくり過ごしたい。Kyūjitsu wa yukkuri sugoshitai.I want to spend my day off relaxing.
Questions about 過
How many strokes does 過 have?
過 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 過?
The on readings are ka (カ). The kun readings are sugiru (すぎる), sugosu (すごす), ayamatsu (あやまつ), ayamachi (あやまち).
What JLPT level is 過?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 過
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.