Expression of degree exceeding a threshold — Japanese grammar

〜すぎる

Expression of degree exceeding a threshold

sugiru

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用法

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Indicates a degree exceeding a certain tolerance level (it can be translated as too much).

  • ▸ このパソコンは高すぎる。

    This computer is too expensive.

  • ▸ 疲れすぎて、もう何もできません。

    I am too tired to do anything.

  • ▸ 部屋の片付けが大変すぎて、今日は疲れました。

    I'm tired of having too much (good) cleaning the room today.

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Grammar tips

Grammar tips

- Vます -> -ます + すぎる / イAい -> -い + すぎる / ナA + すぎる

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