おおげさ (oogesa)

grandiose, exaggerated

  • JLPT N1
  • adjectival noun
  • Pitch 0
  • #8401 most frequent
Flashcards

Meaning

大げさ (おおげさ, oogesa) is a JLPT N1 adjectival noun meaning “grandiose, exaggerated”.

Kanji in this word

Example sentences 12

かれはなしおおげさだ。

His story is exaggerated.

おおげさに うな。

Don't exaggerate now.

かれ被害ひがいおおげさに う。

He exaggerates the harm done.

かれはなしはそうとう 大袈裟おおげさだ。

His story is highly colored.