When to Use Sugiru?

In Japanese, we often use すぎる sugiru or すぎます sugimasu to indicate that the degree of an action or a state is excessive.

What is Sugiru Japanese?

When something is in excess, English commonly uses the adverb “too” to express such states of affairs. Japanese can do similar things with the verb sugiru (過ぎる, to pass by, exceed), which has basically the same meaning as “too,” but a far larger range of application.

How do I use Ndesu?

This Japanese Phrase Can Be Used at the End of a Sentence

The phrase –n desu (ん です), meaning "it is," is sometimes used at the end of a sentence. It is also commonly used in conversation, though it might be difficult for beginners to learn. The phrase has an explanatory or confirmatory function.

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