1.
to jump over, to leap over
To jump and pass over an obstacle such as a fence, hurdle, or gap.
犬が柵を飛び越えた。
The dog jumped over the fence.
ハードルを飛び越える練習をする。
To practice jumping over hurdles.
彼は高い塀を軽々と飛び越えて逃げた。
He effortlessly jumped over the tall wall and escaped.
2.
to surpass, to transcend
To go beyond boundaries, limits, or expectations (figurative use).
国境を飛び越えた友情。
A friendship that transcends national borders.
世代を飛び越えて共感できる音楽だ。
It is music that can resonate across generations.
この作品は時代を飛び越えて多くの人に愛されている。
This work is loved by many people, transcending the boundaries of time.
飛び越える is a transitive verb (他動詞) meaning to jump over something.
COMPOUND STRUCTURE:
- 飛ぶ (to fly/jump) + 越える (to cross over) → to jump across/over
ASPECT (ている):
飛び越えている indicates an ongoing or repeated action of jumping over.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 塀を飛び越える (jump over a wall)
- 柵を飛び越える (jump over a fence)
- ハードルを飛び越える (jump over a hurdle)
- 壁を飛び越える (overcome a barrier - often figurative)
FIGURATIVE USAGE:
Used metaphorically to describe transcending boundaries, limits, or obstacles in abstract contexts like relationships, cultural differences, or limitations.
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