【JLPT N1 Grammar】〜にもほどがある（~nimohodogaaru）

2020年5月2日 2024年10月4日

Explanation：〜にもほどがある

Meaning
"〜にも限度げんどがある / 〜しすぎだ”
"there is also a limit to 〜"
Used to criticize or point out that something has gone too far or has exceeded acceptable limits. It conveys the idea that while some degree of a certain behavior or situation might be acceptable, there is a limit ("ほど") to how far it should go, and this limit has been surpassed. It often expresses disapproval, frustration, or warning.

Form
V（dictionary form / nai form） + にもほどがある
イAい + にもほどがある
ナA + にもほどがある
N + にもほどがある

Points

Exceeded Limits: It emphasizes that a certain action, situation, or behavior has exceeded what is reasonable or acceptable.
Disapproval: The expression is typically used in contexts of criticism or frustration, signaling that the subject has gone beyond what is tolerable.
Strong Negative Tone: It has a strong tone and is often used to criticize extreme actions, words, or attitudes.

JLPT Level
N1

Sample sentenes

トムさん、お酒さけの飲のみ過すぎにもほどがあるよ。そろそろやめておいた方がいいんじゃない。
Tom, there's a limit to how much you can drink. You should probably stop soon.

部屋へやが汚きたないにもほどがあるよ！ちゃんと掃除そうじしなさい。
The room is ridiculously dirty! You need to clean it properly.

彼かれの態度たいどは失礼しつれいにもほどがある。
His attitude is beyond rude.

冗談じょうだんにもほどがあるよ。これはちょっと許ゆるせない。
There's a limit to jokes. This one is a bit unforgivable.

途中とちゅうで仕事しごとを投なげ出だすなんて、無責任むせきにんにもほどがあるぞ。
To quit a job midway is beyond irresponsible.

Vocabulary

Japanese		English
態度	たいど	attitude
（仕事を）投げ出す	（しごとを）なげだす	to throw up one's job
無責任	むせきにん	Irresponsible