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overreaction in Japanese

overreaction in Japanese is 過剰反応, オーバーリアクション — overreaction means a response that goes well beyond what the situation warrants.

overreaction in Japanese

過剰反応
noun
Pronounced: kajōhannō
A reaction that is excessive.
オーバーリアクション
noun
Pronounced: ōbāriakushon
A reaction that is excessive.

What does "overreaction" mean?

  1. noun A response that goes well beyond what the situation warrants.
    "Cancelling the whole event seemed like an overreaction to one bad review."
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overreaction in a sentence

  • Cancelling the whole event seemed like an overreaction to one bad review.

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What is "overreaction" in Japanese?

"overreaction" in Japanese is 過剰反応, オーバーリアクション. overreaction means: A response that goes well beyond what the situation warrants.

How do you pronounce 過剰反応?

"overreaction" in Japanese is 過剰反応, pronounced "kajōhannō".

How do you use "overreaction" in a sentence?

Example: "Cancelling the whole event seemed like an overreaction to one bad review." In Japanese, "overreaction" is 過剰反応, オーバーリアクション.

Are there other ways to say "overreaction" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "overreaction": 過剰反応, オーバーリアクション.

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