Ichidan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to pass through, to pass by, to go beyond.
  2. to pass (of time), to elapse.
  3. to have expired, to have ended, to be over.
  4. to exceed, to surpass, to be above.
  5. to be no more than .... As 〜に過ぎない, etc..

Ichidan verb, intransitive verb, suffix

Usually written with kana alone. Often used after adj. stems or the -masu stems of verbs.
  1. to be excessive, to be too much, to be too ....

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
過ぎる すぎる

Contained Kanji Breakdown

overdo, exceed, go beyond
カ よ.ぎる す.ぎる (5th, N3)
crooked mouth, evil, dishonest
カイ ケ クウ (Kentei 1)
upside-down box radical (no. 13)
キョウ ケイ (Kentei 1)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)