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過剰
kajou
Description
「過剰」は、必要な量よりも多すぎることを表す言葉です。
"過剰" means having more than the necessary amount.
「過剰な期待」や「供給過剰」のように、少しかたい場面でよく使われます。
It is often used in somewhat formal contexts, like "過剰な期待" (excessive expectations) or "供給過剰" (oversupply).
Meanings
過剰kajou
excessive; too much; surplus
それは過剰な心配だと思います。
I think that's excessive worry.
過剰kajou
excess; oversupply
最近は物の供給が過剰になっている。
Recently, there has been an oversupply of goods.
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Notes
- Etymology
過 (excess/over) + 剰 (surplus/remainder), both meaning 'too much'.
- Nuance
often used as a な-adjective (過剰な) or in compounds like 供給過剰.
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