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“Pass” in Japanese

Short answer
touge とーげ

Pass in Japanese is “峠” (touge). Full meaning: (mountain) pass, highest point on a mountain road, ridge; peak (e.g. of summer), worst (e.g. of an illness), crisis, critical point, most difficult part.

Other ways to say “Pass” in Japanese

通行証 tsuukoushou pass (e.g. backstage pass), permit (to pass or travel), laissez passer, passport 通過判定 tsuukahantei pass (verdict) 合格 goukaku passing (an exam), pass, success, passing grade; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.), passing (inspection), qualification, being found eligible 通行許可証 tsuukoukyokashou pass (e.g. backstage pass) とうげ touge (mountain) pass, highest point on a mountain road, ridge; peak (e.g. of summer), worst (e.g. of an illness), crisis, critical point, most difficult part 通券 tsuuken ticket, pass, pass token 通行手形 tsuukoutegata permit (to pass, enter, etc.), pass 四球 shikyuu base on balls, walk, pass 送球 soukyuu throw; pass (in basketball, etc.); handball 通行券 tsuukouken toll road ticket; pass (e.g. in public transportation) フォアボール fuoabooru base on balls, walk, pass

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