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[()·じょう()]
kajou
noun, na adjective

English Meaning(s) for 過剰

noun, na adjective
  1. excess; surplus; superabundance; overabundance

Definition and Synonyms for 過剰

Overly to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
Synonyms: あまり, やたら, あまりに, めっぽう, さんざっぱら, あまりといえば, 余る, 無性に, 過剰
Excess excessive indulgence
Synonyms: 過剰
Unreasonable beyond normal limits
Synonyms: めちゃ, でたらめ, めっちゃ, とてつもない, むちゃくちゃ, めちゃくちゃ, めちゃめちゃ, 並み外れ, 並外れる, 極端, 法外, 無理, 無茶, 甚だしい, 過分, 過剰, 過多, 過大, 過度, 過当, 過重
Excess more than is needed, desired, or required
Synonyms: 余る, 余計, 冗多, 冗長, 過剰, 過多
Exuberant unrestrained, especially with regard to feelings
Synonyms: あまり, むやみ, やたら, たいそう, むやみやたら, 余る, 大げさ, ご大層, 法外, 甚だしい, 過分, 過剰, 過大, 過度, 過当
Excess immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
Synonyms: 法外, 超過, 過剰, 過度, 過当, 限外
Superabundance a quantity that is more than what is appropriate
Synonyms: 過剰
Excess a quantity much larger than is needed
Synonyms: 余分, 余剰, 剰余, 過剰
Superfluity extreme excess
Synonyms: 多血症, 過剰

Meanings for each kanji in 過剰

» overdo; exceed; go beyond; error
» surplus; besides

Categories 過剰 is a member of

Abundance the property of a more than adequate quantity or supply
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Immoderateness the quality of being excessive and lacking in moderation
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Excess immoderation as a consequence of going beyond sufficient or permitted limits
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Superabundance a quantity that is more than what is appropriate
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Humoring the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 過剰

Sample Sentences for 過剰

The fundamental cause of the trouble is that in the modern world the stupid are cocksure while the intelligent are full of doubt.
Cheap imports will glut the market.
He is overconfident.
The price of cabbage fell because of overproduction.
The excessive use of salt should be taboo.

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