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getting too involved, going too deep, overinvolvement
Becoming excessively involved in a matter, relationship, or situation beyond what is wise or appropriate. Almost always carries a negative connotation, implying that one should have held back.
あまり深入りしないほうがいい。
You'd better not get too involved.
他人の問題に深入りした。
I got too involved in other people's problems.
この件にはこれ以上深入りしないことにした。
I decided not to get any more involved in this matter.
USAGE:
Almost always used in a cautionary or regretful context. The word implies that the involvement has gone or could go beyond a healthy or appropriate level. Frequently used as advice to someone to pull back.
Very common in the negative pattern 深入りしない (to not get too involved).
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 深入りしないほうがいい: you'd better not get too involved
- 深入りしすぎる: to get far too involved
- これ以上深入りしない: to not get any more involved than this