〜あまり
Formation
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あまりに
Meaning
Indicates that because a state or feeling is so extreme, an unusual or unintended result follows. It often expresses that the degree of something went beyond the normal limit.
Examples
考えすぎたあまり、夜も眠れなくなってしまった。
Because I thought about it too much, I ended up being unable to sleep at night.
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