A proverb meaning that excess is as bad as insufficiency—too much of anything can be harmful; 'too much is as bad as too little.'
上司は会議で『過ぎたるは及ばざるがごとし』と言い、慎重な対応を促した。
At the meeting the boss said, 'Too much is as bad as too little,' urging a cautious approach.
このことわざは節度の大切さを教えてくれる。過ぎたるは及ばざるがごとし、何事も程々が良い。
This proverb teaches the importance of moderation: too much is as bad as too little, so moderation in all things is best.