〜すぎる: meaning and usage

How to form it

• verb (masu-stem)+すぎる
• い-adjective stem (without い)+すぎる（いい → よすぎる、ない → なさすぎる）
• な-adjective (stem)+すぎる

How it is used

Says something goes past the right amount, too much or too A, usually as a complaint. 「〜すぎ」 works as a noun: 「食べすぎ」. For a high degree that isn't excessive, use 「とても」.

Examples

1. 昨日は食べすぎてお腹が痛くなりました。

   Yesterday I ate too much so my stomach hurt.

2. この靴は、私には大きすぎます。

   These shoes are too big for me.

3. ゲームをしすぎて、宿題をする時間がなくなった。

   I played games too much and ran out of time for homework.