How to Say ‘Not too tight’ in Japanese
しすぎず
しすぎず
💬 Usage Tip: Combines [しすぎ] with [ず] for negative excess.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Describes the ideal clothing comfort level, balancing style with ease.
Phrase Breakdown
しすぎしすぎ
overdoing
Refers to doing something in excess.
食べ過ぎに注意。
Be careful not to overeat.
ずず
without
Used to negate actions, meaning 'without doing'.
遅れずに来てください。
Please come without being late.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
しし
[shi]
to do
Refers to performing an action or task.
試着しすぎず、ちょうど良いサイズを探す。
Find the right size without trying too many.
すぎすぎ
[sugi]
too much
Indicates excessiveness in degree or amount.
試着しすぎないことが大事です。
It's important not to try on too many.
ずず
[zu]
without
Used to express doing something without some action.
試着しすぎずにジーンズを選ぶ。
Choose jeans without over trying.
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