1.
to go too far; to be excessive; to overdo it
Something exceeds an acceptable or reasonable limit. Used to criticize behavior, actions, or situations that have gone beyond what is appropriate.
いたずらも度が過ぎる。
The pranks have gone too far.
冗談も度が過ぎると、人を傷つけることがある。
When jokes go too far, they can hurt people.
心配するのはわかるけど、度が過ぎると子供の自立を妨げることになる。
I understand being worried, but when it goes too far, it can hinder a child's independence.
Combines 度 (degree, extent) with 過ぎる (to exceed). Expresses the idea that something has crossed the line of what is acceptable. Almost always used in a critical or cautionary tone.
USAGE:
Typically follows a noun with the particle も: 冗談も度が過ぎる (even jokes can go too far). The も adds the nuance of "even X has limits." Can also be used as a modifier: 度が過ぎた行為 (an act that went too far).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 冗談も度が過ぎる — jokes have gone too far
- いたずらも度が過ぎる — pranks have gone too far
- 心配も度が過ぎる — worrying has gone too far
- 度が過ぎた行為 — an excessive act
SIMILAR WORDS:
- やり過ぎる — to overdo it; more casual, broader application
- 行き過ぎる — to go too far; similar meaning, often used for actions or policies
- 過度な — excessive; formal adjective form