“Passing” in Japanese
Short answer
Passing in Japanese is “行きずり” (yukizuri). Full meaning: passing, (person) who happens to pass by; (place) that one happens to pass by; casual (e.g. romance), momentary, transient.
Other ways to say “Passing” in Japanese
合格
goukaku passing (an exam), pass, success, passing grade; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.), passing (inspection), qualification, being found eligible
及第
kyuudai passing (an examination), making the grade
一過
ikka passing (e.g. of a typhoon), going past
追い越し
oikoshi passing, overtaking
通り掛け
toorigake passing (along the way)
通りがかり
toorigakari passing (along the way)
逝去
seikyo death, passing
通行
tsuukou passage (of people or vehicles), passing (through), traffic; common usage, widespread use
長逝
chousei death, passing
パスワーク
pasuwaaku passing (technique), ball handling
追い抜き
oinuki overtaking, passing; pursuit (event)
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