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overtaking, passing
The act of passing another vehicle while driving; moving ahead of someone or something that was in front.
追い越し禁止です。
No passing allowed.
危険な追い越しをした。
He made a dangerous overtake.
追い越し車線は右側にある。
The passing lane is on the right side.
追い越し is the noun form of the verb 追い越す (to overtake, to pass).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 追い越し禁止: no passing, overtaking prohibited
- 追い越し車線: passing lane
- 追い越しをする: to overtake
- 危険な追い越し: dangerous overtaking
TRAFFIC RULES:
- In Japan, vehicles drive on the left, so passing lanes are on the right
- 追い越し禁止 signs indicate zones where overtaking is not allowed