パス

• Reading: パス
• Romaji: pasu
• Pronunciation: /pa.sɯ/

Meaning

A pass; a path. Used for passing in sports, travel passes, and skipping a turn.

A katakana loanword from English 'pass' that functions as a noun and suru verb (パスする). Has multiple meanings: a pass in sports (サッカーでパスを出す), a travel pass or ticket (定期パス, commuter pass), passing an exam (試験にパスする), and declining a turn in games (パスする, to pass). Context determines the specific meaning.

Examples

1. サッカーの試合でチームメートにパスを出した。 I passed the ball to my teammate during the soccer match.
2. バスの一日パスを買うと何回でも乗れる。 If you buy a one-day bus pass, you can ride as many times as you want.
3. 難しい質問だったのでパスした。 It was a tough question, so I passed.

Usage Guide

Context: sports, transportation, games

Tone: casual

Origin & History

Borrowed from English 'pass.' Multiple senses of the English word were adopted together, making パス a versatile loanword in Japanese.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal