Japanese word

過度

Pronunciation

Romajikado

Meaning

  • na-adjectiveexcessive

Example

過度な運動は体に負担がかかります。ka do na un dō wa karada ni fu tan ga ka ka ri ma su

Excessive exercise puts a strain on the body.

Illustration for 過度 (excessive)

More examples

新しい環境では、失敗を過度に恐れないことが大切です。atara shi i kan kyō de wa ship pai o ka do ni oso re na i ko to ga tai setsu de su

In a new environment, it is important not to fear failure excessively.

Core concept

Describes an amount, action, or condition that exceeds what is considered appropriate or necessary.

Common phrases

  • 過度な期待ka do na ki tai

    excessive expectations

  • 過度な緊張ka do na kin chō

    excessive tension

  • 過度に心配するka do ni shin pai su ru

    worry excessively

Similar words

過剰kajō: Describes an amount or degree that is greater than needed or acceptable.
過大kadai: Describes a size, value, or estimate that is greater than is reasonable.
過多kata: Describes a quantity that is greater than is needed or manageable.
極端kyokutan: Describes a degree or state that is far from the usual or reasonable range.

Definition in Japanese

必要または適切とされる程度を大きく超えているさま。hitsu yō ma ta wa teki setsu to sa re ru tei do o ō ki ku ko e te i ru sa ma

Word origin

過度 (kado) is a compound of 過 (ka, "go beyond") and 度 (do, "degree"), so its form reflects going beyond the proper degree.

Usage tips

  • Excessive commonly describes degree rather than type, as in excessive noise, excessive detail, or excessive concern.

Other meanings

  • excessnoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 過度さkadosaexcessivenessnoun

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