すぎ
すぎ
suffix
too much; excessively; past (time)
1.
too much; excessively
Suffix indicating excess or going beyond a suitable limit.
塩分の取りすぎは血圧を上げる。
Taking too much salt raises blood pressure.
食べすぎてお腹が痛い。
I ate too much and my stomach hurts.
2.
past; after (time)
Suffix indicating a time slightly past a reference point.
3時すぎに会いましょう。
Let's meet after 3 o'clock.
すぎ is a suffix with two main meanings.
SENSE 1 - Excess:
Attaches to verb stems to mean "too much":
- 食べすぎ: eating too much
- 飲みすぎ: drinking too much
- 働きすぎ: overworking
- 使いすぎ: overusing
With nouns:
- 言いすぎ: saying too much
- 取りすぎ: taking too much
SENSE 2 - Time:
Attaches to time words to mean "past/after":
- 3時すぎ: a little past 3 o'clock
- 12時すぎ: past noon
- 正午すぎ: past noon
GRAMMAR:
- As excess: verb stem + すぎる/すぎ
- As time: number + 時 + すぎ
RELATED:
- すぎる (verb): to pass; to exceed