追い越す

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 追い越す is read as おいこす and is a transitive verb meaning to come from behind and move ahead of a person or vehicle.
• Basic usage: Passing a person appears in 私を追い越す, while overtaking a vehicle appears in 自転車を追い越す.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Position of the object
  • The person or vehicle being passed is the object, and the verb implies ending up ahead rather than merely going by the side.
• Difference from 通り過ぎる
  • Unlike passing by a place or object, this word focuses on catching and moving ahead of another moving party.