Lexical entry

パス

pasu

The act of passing a ball, skipping a turn, or a physical ticket/permit.

Sports & GamesPure GairaigoSource uncertain

Meaning

Commonly refers to passing a ball in sports, ceding one's turn in games like Go or poker, or a permit/ticket for transport or entry.

Examples

Example Sentences

彼は味方に鋭いパスを出した。

He sent a sharp pass to his teammate.

generated example

今回は難しい問題だったのでパスした。

Since it was a difficult question, I passed this time.

generated example

入場ゲートでスタッフにパスを提示してください。

Please show your pass to the staff at the entrance gate.

generated example

パスワーク

Technique and execution of passing the ball in team sports.

アシスト

Help or assistance; in sports, the final pass or cross before a goal.

トス

The act of throwing or tossing a ball, or a coin toss to decide something.

Evidence and Provenance