Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 過ぎたるは及ばざるがごとし(すぎたるはおよばざるがごとし) in Japanese

過ぎたるは及ばざるがごとし
Kana Reading
すぎたるはおよばざるがごとし
Romaji
sugitaruhaoyobazarugagotoshi
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  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    the last drop makes the cup run over; too much of a good thing; less is more


Related Kanji

JLPT 1

3 strokes

reach out, exert, exercise, cause

On'Yomi: キュウ

Kun'Yomi: およ.ぶ, およ.び, および, およ.ぼす

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JLPT 3

12 strokes

overdo, exceed, go beyond, error

On'Yomi: カ

Kun'Yomi: す.ぎる, -す.ぎる, -す.ぎ, す.ごす, あやま.つ, あやま.ち, よ.ぎる

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