Translation guide
Describes someone who reacts too strongly to criticism, comments, or minor things. In Japanese, this is often expressed with adjectives like 敏感すぎる or 神経質な, or phrases about taking things too seriously.
Describing a person who gets upset or takes things personally too easily.
Literally 'too sensitive'. A common, neutral way to say someone is oversensitive.
He is oversensitive to criticism.
Describing sensitivity to light, sound, touch, etc.
Same as above, but used for physical sensitivity.
The direct translation 'オーバーセンシティブ' is not natural in Japanese. Use the expressions above instead.
Means 'nervous' or 'high-strung', often implying oversensitivity to small things.
She is oversensitive to noise.
Means 'to worry too much' or 'take things too seriously'. Very common in casual speech.
You're being oversensitive about such a small thing.
A more formal or medical term for hypersensitivity. Often used in compounds.
He showed an oversensitive reaction.
Babies can be oversensitive to light.
Medical term for hypersensitivity, like allergies or sensory issues.
I was diagnosed with multiple chemical sensitivity.