Vocabulary

What does 大げさ (おおげさ, oogesa) mean?

大げさ (おおげさ, oogesa) means exaggerated; overdone; overblown.

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Readingおおげさ
Romajioogesa
Part of speechna-adjective
おおげさ
oogesa

exaggerated; overdone; overblown

  1. 1na-adjective exaggerated; overdone; overblown

Also written: 大袈裟

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