〜すぎる

Formation

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ます-Form
Verb
Dict. Form ()
I-adj
Dict. Form
Na-adj
すぎる
Ex.
ない → なさすぎる
Variations
すぎだ

Meaning

Indicates that something is excessive or exceeds a certain level. It can be used as a verb (〜すぎる) or a noun (〜すぎだ). It is often used for advice or warnings.

Note

Used when the degree of an action or state is excessive, usually with a negative connotation.

Examples

昨日の夜は、お酒を飲みすぎました。

I drank too much last night.

このカレーは辛すぎて、食べられません。

This curry is too spicy to eat.

あの説明は複雑すぎて、よくわかりませんでした。

That explanation was too complicated to understand.

仕事が多すぎて、時間がなさすぎます。

There is too much work, and too little time.

娘は最近勉強しないで、彼氏と遊びすぎていると思う。

I think my daughter is playing too much with her boyfriend lately without studying.

ダイエットするって言ってたのに、最近甘い物を食べすぎじゃない?

You said you're on a diet, but aren't you eating too many sweets lately?

夏休みだからって、毎日寝すぎだと思うよ。

Even if it's summer vacation, I think you're sleeping too much every day.

娘は最近勉強しないで、彼氏と遊びすぎだと思う。

I think my daughter is playing too much with her boyfriend lately without studying.

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