This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

大過

Reading

Kana: たいか
Romaji: taika
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Definition

1

serious error; gross mistake

Kanji

Readings: ダイ、 タイ、 おお-、 おお.きい、 -おお.いに
Meanings: large, big
Readings: カ、 す.ぎる、 -す.ぎる、 -す.ぎ、 す.ごす、 あやま.つ、 あやま.ち、 よ.ぎる
Meanings: overdo, exceed, go beyond, error

Example Sentences

(かれ)定年(ていねん)まで大過(たいか)なく(つと)めあげた。
➥He served without any serious errors until he reached retirement age.
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(さいわ)大過(たいか)なく仕事(しごと)()わらせることができた。
➥Fortunately I was able to finish my work without any serious errors.
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