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How to say “overrated” in Japanese

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overrated

Japanese · 日本語

slang

Translation

過大評価

Romanization

Kadai hyouka

Pronunciation

kah-dye hyoh-kah

When to use it

Use this as sports banter between fans. It is safer with friends than with strangers. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

過大評価 — a chant-like line for sports banter for "overrated".

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How do you say "overrated" in Japanese?+

You say "過大評価" in Japanese. The romanized form is "Kadai hyouka", and a simple pronunciation cue is "kah-dye hyoh-kah".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as slang. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "kah-dye hyoh-kah" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Kadai hyouka".

When should I use it?+

Use this as sports banter between fans. It is safer with friends than with strangers. In Japanese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.