“Overtaking” in Japanese
Short answer
Overtaking in Japanese is “追い抜き” (oinuki). Full meaning: overtaking, passing; pursuit (event).
Other ways to say “Overtaking” in Japanese
追い越し
oikoshi passing, overtaking
オーバーテイク
oobaateiku overtaking (in motorsports), passing
追及
tsuikyuu investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt), questioning, pressing, hounding, pinning down; catching up, overtaking
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