峠越え

超越

ちょうえつ

transcendence, transcendency

勝ち越し

かちこし

having more wins than losses, taking the lead (in points, goals, etc.)

越す

こす

to cross over (e.g. mountain), to go across

越境

えっきょう

crossing a border (illegally), border violation

越冬

えっとう

passing the winter, hibernation

越年

えつねん

seeing the old year out, greeting the New Year

上越

じょうえつ

area on Japan Sea side of Japan, including Niigata

卓越

たくえつ

preeminence, excellence