JLPT · Level 123
15 words
Japanese word
過多
Pronunciation
Romajikata
Meaning
- nounexcess
Example
この資料は情報の過多が問題です。ko no shi ryō wa jō hō no ka ta ga mon dai de su
The excess of information in this material is a problem.
More examples
選択肢の過多は、かえって判断を難しくします。sen taku shi no ka ta wa ka e tte han dan o muzuka shi ku shi ma su
An excess of choices actually makes it harder to make a decision.
Core concept
Describes an amount that goes beyond what is appropriate or manageable.
Common phrases
供給の過多kyō kyū no ka ta
oversupply
情報の過多jō hō no ka ta
excess of information
Similar words
過剰kajō: An amount that is more than needed or suitable.
余剰yojō: An amount left over after what is needed has been secured.
過度kado: A degree or amount that is greater than is appropriate.
Definition in Japanese
必要な範囲を超えて多すぎること。hitsu yō na han i o ko e te ō su gi ru ko to
Word origin
過 (ka, "excess") combines with 多 (ta, "many") to form a Sino-Japanese compound meaning an excessive amount.
Usage tips
- 過多 (kata) often appears in reports and academic writing to label an excessive condition, especially when a large amount creates a practical problem.
Other meanings
- surplusnoun
Opposites
- 過少kashōinsufficiencynoun
- 不足fusokushortagenoun