彼の言葉はすべてまやかしに過ぎない。
His words are nothing but a deception.
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| Form | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Present | に過ぎない | — |
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Example sentences
That is nothing more than a mere rumor.
そんな夢のような話は、単なる河漢之言に過ぎない。
Such a dream-like story is nothing more than a tall tale.
あの政治家たちは、結局のところ一丘之貉に過ぎない。
Those politicians are, after all, birds of a feather.
書物から得られる知識など、所詮は古人糟魄に過ぎない。
Knowledge obtained from books is, after all, nothing more than the dregs of the ancients.
彼の理論は、実生活においては塵飯塗羹に過ぎない。
His theory is nothing more than useless talk in practical life.
Usage Notes
Used to emphasize that something is not of great importance or is limited in scope.
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