How to say Pass in Japanese | パス | NihongoClassroom Pasu Explanation The Japanese noun 'パス (pasu)' means 'pass' This word is often used in contexts related to sports, transportation, or access permissions In sports, it refers to the act of passing a ball or puck to another player, as in: he made a great pass「彼は素晴らしいパスをした」 (かれはすばらしいパスをした)