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reading too much into, overinterpretation, overthinking
Finding or assuming meanings or intentions that were not actually there. Interpreting something more deeply than warranted by the actual content or situation.
それは深読みしすぎだよ。
You're reading too much into it.
彼のメールを深読みして不安になった。
I overanalyzed his email and got anxious.
深読みせずにそのまま受け取ったほうがいい。
It's better to take it at face value without reading too much into it.
USAGE:
Used with する: 深読みする (to overinterpret, to read too much into). Often used in casual conversation to tell someone they are overthinking something. Can also be used about texts, messages, or situations.
The word carries a nuance that the interpretation goes beyond what is actually intended or present.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 深読みする: to read too much into
- 深読みしすぎ: overthinking too much
- 深読みしないで: don't overthink it