Translation guide
The English phrase "saying too much" refers to revealing more information than intended or appropriate, often leading to negative consequences. In Japanese, this concept is expressed through various verbs, phrases, and idiomatic expressions that convey over-talking, indiscretion, or excessive disclosure.
To express that someone has disclosed something they shouldn't have, often accidentally or carelessly.
Literally 'the mouth slips,' this is a common idiomatic phrase for accidentally letting something slip out.
I accidentally let the secret slip out.
A straightforward verb meaning 'to talk too much,' often implying revealing too much information.
He talks too much when he drinks.
Means 'to say unnecessary things,' often implying that the speaker said something better left unsaid.
He always says unnecessary things and causes trouble.
Means 'to leak' information, often used when someone intentionally or unintentionally discloses secrets.
He carelessly leaked the secret.
To describe someone who talks too much in a social setting, often without regard for others.
A noun or na-adjective meaning 'chatty' or 'talkative,' often used for someone who chatters a lot.
She is very talkative and never stops talking.
Literally 'the story is long,' used to criticize someone who talks at length, often boringly.
His stories are always long and boring.
A formal or literary term for 'eloquent' or 'voluble,' sometimes implying excessive talkativeness.
To indicate that someone has said something that crosses a line, is rude, or causes offense.
Means 'to say too much' in the sense of going too far with words, often causing hurt or offense.
He got angry and said too much.
Similar to 言い過ぎる, literally 'the mouth goes too far,' used for offensive remarks.
That's going too far (with your words).
A noun meaning 'verbal gaffe' or 'slip of the tongue,' often used in formal or political contexts.
To describe a situation where someone provides more information than necessary, often making things confusing or tedious.
The direct translation '言いすぎる' can mean 'saying too much' but is often used for offensive remarks. For revealing secrets, use '口が滑る' or '漏らす' instead.
口が滑る implies an accidental slip of the tongue, while 漏らす can be intentional or unintentional leaking of information. 漏らす is more formal and often used in news or business contexts.
彼は饒舌に自分の意見を述べた。
He volubly expressed his opinions.
大臣の失言が問題になった。
The minister's gaffe became a problem.
His explanation is verbose and hard to understand.