Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to pass (time), to spend.
  2. to overdo (esp. of one's alcohol consumption), to drink (alcohol).
  3. to take care of, to support. Archaism.

Godan verb, auxiliary verb

  1. to overdo, to do too much.
  2. to ... without acting on it.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
過ごす すごす
 
過す すごす

Contained Kanji Breakdown

overdo, exceed, go beyond
カ よ.ぎる す.ぎる (5th, N3)
crooked mouth, evil, dishonest
カイ ケ クウ (Kentei 1)
upside-down box radical (no. 13)
キョウ ケイ (Kentei 1)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)