Meaning

Primary

Excess

Alternative

Over

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

If you surpass your surplus then you have lots of excess stuff.

Reading

かじょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

過剰包装は紙の無駄です。

Over wrapping is a waste of paper.

Kanji Composition