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How to say "Excess" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "excess", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
過度
かど (kado)
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 過度 and 超過収益率.
In Japanese, 過度 (かど (kado)) is typically associated with "excess; immoderation; exorbitance" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents Refers to an excessive *degree*, *intensity*, or *action*, often implying impropriety or danger. Can be used as a noun or as a な-adjective.
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 "過度"
過度な飲酒は健康を害する。
Excessive drinking harms one's health.
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: " ＿＿＿ な飲酒は健康を害する。" (Meaning: "Excessive drinking harms one's health.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "過度" fits here because it means "excess; immoderation; exorbitance" in the context of: "Excessive drinking harms one's health.". "超過収益率" represents "Excess Return / Alpha".