“Overemphasis” in Japanese
Short answer
Overemphasis in Japanese is “勿体” (mottai). Full meaning: superior airs, air of importance; overemphasis.
Other ways to say “Overemphasis” in Japanese
もッたい
mottai superior airs, air of importance; overemphasis
もったい
mottai superior airs, air of importance; overemphasis
もつたい
mottai superior airs, air of importance; overemphasis
もーったい
moottai superior airs, air of importance; overemphasis
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