越す

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The godan verb 越す (こす) can mean getting through a difficult period or moving one's residence.
• Basic usage: A season takes を in 冬を越す, while a moving destination takes へ, as in 隣の町へ越す.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Getting through a season and moving home
  • The verb crosses a seasonal boundary in one use and changes residence in another, so objects and destinations matter.