【JLPT N2 Grammar】〜にすぎない(~nisuginai)

Explanation:〜にすぎない

Meaning
"ただ〜だけだ"
"nothing more than / just"
Used to downplay or emphasize the modesty of a situation, action, or thing, indicating that it holds no greater significance than what is stated. This phrase is commonly used to show that something is of minimal importance or value.

Form
V(plain form) + にすぎない
イA(plain form) + にすぎない
ナA / ナAである + にすぎない
N / Nである + にすぎない

Points

  1. Minimization: "〜にすぎない" is used to express that something is insignificant or minor.
  2. Limitation: It emphasizes the limited scope or impact of an action or situation.
  3. Common in Formal and Informal Contexts: This expression is frequently used both in everyday conversations and formal writings.

JLPT Level
N2



Sample sentenes

いくら性能せいのうがいいコンピューターをっていても、使つかわなければ、ただのはこにすぎない
No matter how good the performance of a computer is, if you don't use it, it's just a box.

アルバイトの収入しゅうにゅうは1ヶ月かげつ万円まんえんにすぎない
The income from my part-time job is just 30,000 yen a month.

かれっていることは、うわさにすぎないので、にしないほうがいい。
What he's saying is just a rumor, so it's better not to worry about it.

日本語にほんごのスキルは日本の会社かいしゃはたらくための手段しゅだんにすぎない
Japanese language skills are just a means to work in a Japanese company.

浮気うわきなんてしていないよ。彼女かのじょ友達ともだち一人ひとりにすぎないよ
I'm not cheating. She's just one of my friends.

Vocabulary

Japanese
English
性能 せいのう quality
はこ box
収入 しゅうにゅう income
浮気 うわき cheating

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