過ぎ

すぎ
JLPT:N1
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1

Used to indicate the time or point past something (i.e., after); denotes that a time or point has gone by or passed.

NounNoun (Suffix)

Examples

正午を過ぎてから急に暑くなった。

It suddenly got hot after past noon.

締め切りが過ぎてしまったので、もう提出できない。

The deadline has passed, so I can't submit it anymore.

夜も更け過ぎて人通りが減った。

Night had gone on, and the foot traffic decreased.

2

Used as a suffix meaning 'too much' or 'over-' (indicating excessiveness), as in eating too much, drinking too much, etc.

NounNoun (Suffix)Usually Kana

Examples

食べ過ぎは健康に良くない。

Overeating is bad for your health.

仕事のし過ぎで体調を崩した。

I fell ill from working too much.

飲み過ぎないように気をつけてください。

Please be careful not to drink too much.

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