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How to say "Excess" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "excess", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
過剰
かじょう (kajō)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
超過収益率
ちょうかしゅうえきりつ (chouka shuuekiritsu)
C2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "excess" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 過剰 and 超過収益率.
In Japanese, 過剰 (かじょう (kajō)) is typically associated with "excess, surplus, overabundant" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Refers to something being more than necessary or desired. Often used with nouns like 供給.
On the other hand, 超過収益率 (ちょうかしゅうえきりつ (chouka shuuekiritsu)) maps to "Excess Return / Alpha" (Syllabus Level: C2) and represents Essential structural term in CEFR C2 vocabulary syllabus.. A literal translation of "excess" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "過剰"
市場には商品の過剰供給が見られる。
There is an oversupply of goods in the market.
Bilingual Context for "超過収益率"
私は超過収益率に興味があります。
I am interested in Excess Return / Alpha.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "市場には商品の ＿＿＿ 供給が見られる。" (Meaning: "There is an oversupply of goods in the market.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "過剰" fits here because it means "excess, surplus, overabundant" in the context of: "There is an oversupply of goods in the market.". "超過収益率" represents "Excess Return / Alpha".