Japanese word

超過

Pronunciation

Romajichōka

Meaning

  • nounexcess

Example

予算の超過を防ぎます。yo san no chō ka o fuse gi ma su

We will prevent a budget overrun.

Illustration for 超過 (excess)

More examples

規定量の超過には、追加料金がかかります。ki tei ryō no chō ka ni wa tsui ka ryō kin ga ka ka ri ma su

An extra charge applies to exceeding the specified amount.

Core concept

Expresses that something has gone past a set amount, boundary, or standard.

Common phrases

  • 規定量の超過ki tei ryō no chō ka

    exceeding the specified amount

  • 制限時間の超過sei gen ji kan no chō ka

    exceeding the time limit

  • 予算の超過yo san no chō ka

    excess over the budget

Similar words

過剰kajō: A quantity that exceeds what is needed or suitable.
過量karyō: An amount that is greater than the suitable or permitted quantity.
余剰yojō: An amount remaining after the necessary amount has been provided.

Definition in Japanese

定められた数量や範囲を上回ること。sada me ra re ta sū ryō ya han i o uwa mawa ru ko to

Word origin

超 (chō, "exceed") and 過 (ka, "pass beyond") form this compound, whose parts both point to going over a limit.

Usage tips

  • 超過 (chōka) is common in practical notices because it can describe extra time, extra charges, or an amount above a stated limit.

Other meanings

  • exceedingnoun
  • surplusnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 超過するchōkasuruexceedverb

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