パス

ぱす
noun
pass; path
1. pass (in sports)
Throwing or kicking a ball to a teammate.
To make a pass in soccer.
I connected a pass to a teammate.
A goal was born from a brilliant pass.
2. pass (ticket)
A ticket or permit that allows entry or use of transportation.
To buy a commuter pass.
I bought a one-day bus pass.
Please show me your pass.
3. skip; pass on
To decline or skip one's turn.
I'll pass this time.
Please let me pass on this question.
I skipped the difficult problem and moved on to the next one.
4. path (computing)
A file path in computer systems.
The path is wrong, so the file cannot be found.
Understand the difference between absolute and relative paths.

パス has multiple meanings derived from different English words.

SPORTS USAGE (pass):

TICKET USAGE (pass):

SKIP/DECLINE USAGE:

  • パスする (to pass on something, to skip)
  • This usage is common in casual speech

COMPUTING USAGE (path):

  • ファイルパス (file path)