to pass by
[phrase form: pass]
01
過ぎる, 経つ
to continue moving forward, particularly in reference to time
Intransitive
例
As the minutes passed by, he grew more impatient.
分が過ぎるにつれて、彼はますます我慢できなくなった。
02
通り過ぎる, 過ぎ去る
to go past someone or something
Transitive: to pass by sb/sth
例
The flock of birds passed by the setting sun, creating a beautiful silhouette.
鳥の群れが沈みゆく太陽のそばを通り過ぎ、美しいシルエットを作り出した。
03
見送る, 逃す
to let an opportunity go without taking advantage of it
Transitive: to pass by an opportunity
例
He passed by the opportunity to invest in the company, which he later regretted.
彼は会社に投資する機会を逃し、後で後悔した。
