VocabJLPT N2
excess
Nounな-Adjective

Definitions

  1. 1. excess
  2. 2. surplus
A noun and な-adjective meaning excessive or surplus — more than what is needed or appropriate. It is often used to describe overproduction, overeating, or any situation where something is in excess.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Um, isn't that apology letter excessively long?

Sentence 2

I put too much pepper in and now it's way too spicy!

Sentence 3

"Maybe I'm too self-conscious," I muttered in front of the mirror.

Sentence 4

What do you think caused the explosion of rules within our department?

Sentence 5

Didn't you buy too many vegetables? Isn't the fridge overloaded?