1.
to go too far; to exceed the proper limit
Describes behavior, actions, or situations that have passed an acceptable boundary. Often used critically to indicate that someone has overstepped.
いたずらが度を越している。
The pranks have gone too far.
彼の冗談は度を越すことがある。
His jokes sometimes go too far.
度を越した飲酒は健康に悪い。
Excessive drinking is bad for your health.
USAGE:
度を越す expresses that something has exceeded reasonable limits. It carries a negative connotation and is often used as criticism or warning.
GRAMMAR:
The past participle form 度を越した is frequently used as a modifier before nouns (e.g., 度を越した行為 "excessive behavior").
RELATED EXPRESSIONS:
- 度が過ぎる (to be excessive — similar meaning)
- やりすぎる (to overdo it — more colloquial)
- 行き過ぎる (to go too far — focuses on actions)