English–Japanese
“exaggerated” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiōgesa
Example
その話は大げさです。so no hanashi wa ō ge sa de su
That story is exaggerated.
How to say “exaggerated” in Japanese
“Exaggerated” in Japanese is 大げさ (ōgesa).
Describes a claim, reaction, or style as more intense or impressive than reality justifies.
Example sentences with 大げさ
彼は小さな問題を大げさに取り上げています。kare wa chii sa na mon dai o ō ge sa ni to ri a ge te i ma su
He is making a small problem seem much bigger than it is.
Tips for using 大げさ
- For English-speaking learners, 大げさ (ōgesa) often applies to an overblown reaction as well as an exaggerated statement, so it is broader than bombastic, which mainly describes language or style.