過密
Meanings
1
overcrowding; overpopulation; congestion
Describes a state where people, things, or facilities are excessively concentrated in a limited space, often with negative connotations. Commonly used in social, urban, and transportation contexts.
Antonyms: 過疎
Tokyo's overcrowded trains are a major stress of commuting.
New residential areas were developed to relieve the overcrowding in this region.
2
Used for schedules, plans, or timetables that are packed with little or no free time. Often appears as 過密スケジュール.
This week's schedule is so tight I don't even have time for lunch.
Usage patterns
- 〈場所〉の人口が過密になるa place's population becomes overcrowded
Tokyo's population has become overcrowded.
- 過密スケジュールをこなすto get through a jam-packed schedule
She is getting through a jam-packed schedule.
- 過密化が進むovercrowding worsens/progresses
Overcrowding is worsening in urban areas.