JLPT N4 grammar
〜すぎて — Meaning & Examples
"Too ~ so that." 高すぎて買えなかった = too expensive so I couldn't buy it. Links excess to its consequence.
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This point is part of the “⚖️ Easy, Hard, Too Much — 〜やすい・〜にくい・〜すぎる・〜ながら” lesson in A Star Japanese. Study it with examples, a quiz, flashcards and timed JLPT N4 mock exams. Free on iPhone and Android.
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Frequently asked questions
What does 〜すぎて mean?
"Too ~ so that." 高すぎて買えなかった = too expensive so I couldn't buy it. Links excess to its consequence.
Is 〜すぎて on the JLPT N4 test?
〜すぎて is taught in the JLPT N4 grammar course in A Star Japanese (lesson “⚖️ Easy, Hard, Too Much — 〜やすい・〜にくい・〜すぎる・〜ながら”), so it is a pattern learners at this level are expected to recognise. The JLPT does not publish an official grammar list, so treat this as a study guide rather than an official requirement.
How can I practise 〜すぎて?
Open the “⚖️ Easy, Hard, Too Much — 〜やすい・〜にくい・〜すぎる・〜ながら” lesson in the free A Star Japanese app for iPhone and Android. It has examples, a quiz after every lesson, flashcards with spaced repetition and timed JLPT N4 mock exams, with no ads.