Meaning
〜すぎます indicates that an action or quality has gone beyond an acceptable or tolerable level, typically producing unwanted results. The pattern combines with verb stem forms, い-adjectives, and な-adjectives. It's used when you want to emphasize that something is excessive or problematic, with the implication of negative outcomes.
Formation
| Part of speech | Formation |
|---|---|
| 動詞ます形 | すぎます |
| い形容詞（…い→） | すぎます |
| な形容詞 | すぎます |
Examples
-
彼はテレビを見すぎて、目が悪くなりました。
He watched TV too much, and his eyesight got worse. -
このケーキは甘すぎないから、ちょうどいいと思います。
This cake isn't too sweet, so I think it's just right. -
この仕事は大変すぎて、私には難しい。
This work is too demanding, and it's difficult for me.
Summary
- Attach すぎます to verb stems, い-adjectives (drop い), or な-adjectives to show excess
- Always implies negative consequences or undesirable results from the excess
- Common in complaints about situations, behaviors, or qualities that have gone too far