〜すぎます
too much ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜すぎます” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜すぎます」 means "too much ~". Structure: Verb stem / Adj stem + すぎます. This is a JLPT N4 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Polite
A safe choice for everyday conversations, shops, school, and the workplace.
Use
Hear it in real life
At work
Example 1今月は会議が多すぎます。
こんげつ は かいぎ が おおすぎます。
kongetsu wa kaigi ga oosugimasu.
There are too many meetings this month.
Everyday life
Example 2今月は紹介が多すぎます。
こんげつ は しょうかい が おおすぎます。
kongetsu wa shoukai ga oosugimasu.
There are too many introductions this month.
Everyday life
Example 3今月は経験が多すぎます。
こんげつ は けいけん が おおすぎます。
kongetsu wa keiken ga oosugimasu.
There are too many experiences this month.
Everyday life
Example 4今月は翻訳が多すぎます。
こんげつ は ほんやく が おおすぎます。
kongetsu wa hon'yaku ga oosugimasu.
There are too many translations this month.
Everyday life
Example 5今月は給料が多すぎます。
こんげつ は きゅうりょう が おおすぎます。
kongetsu wa kyuuryou ga oosugimasu.
There are too many salarys this month.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
There are too many meetings this month.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜すぎます.
Remember tomorrow
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