noun, takes する, transitive verb

  1. trusting too much, overestimating ability.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
過信 かしん

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)
faith, truth, fidelity
シン のぶ しな (4th, N3)
human radical (no. 9)
say, word
い.う こと ゲン (2nd, N4)
dot, tick or dot radical (no. 3)
チュ (Kentei 1)
one, one radical (no.1)
イチ いっ ひと- (1st, N5)
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)