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過
過 (readings: か, こ, す; Japanese kanji) means “pass / exceed”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 過去 (the past).
What does 過 mean?
| Kanji | 過 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | pass / exceed |
| Readings | か, こ, す |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 過
過 is read か or こ or す depending on the word.
Example words with 過
| Example | 過去 (the past) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14