越し

ごし
Frequency:
1

A suffix meaning 'across' or 'over' (with separation); indicating something seen or done across/through something (e.g., 'through the window').

Noun (Suffix)

Examples

彼女は窓越しに手を振った。

She waved through the window.

肩越しに誰かが覗いているのが見えた。

I saw someone peeking over my shoulder.

フェンス越しに向こう側の景色を眺めた。

I looked at the scenery on the other side over the fence.

2

A suffix meaning 'throughout' or 'over (a period of time)'; attached to time expressions to indicate duration or that something spans that period.

Noun (Suffix)

Examples

十年越しのプロジェクトがついに完成した。

The ten-year project was finally completed.

彼とは幼稚園越しの付き合いだ。

I've known him since kindergarten (our relationship spans from kindergarten onward).