Japanese Word · Intermediate
オーバーシュート
exceeding a benchmark price, exceeding a valuation estimate, overshooting the mark
Pronunciation: [o̞ːba̠ːɕɨːto̞]
Meaning
exceeding a benchmark price, exceeding a valuation estimate, overshooting the mark
Example
「今後、感染源が分からない患者が継続的に増加し全国に拡大すれば、どこかの地域を発端として爆発的な感染拡大（オーバーシュート）を伴う大規模流行につながりかねない」とする新たな提言をまとめた。
“Hereafter, without understanding the sources of the infection, if patients continue to spread throughout the country we may see an explosive increase (overshoot) in any region
Practice tips
- Practice オーバーシュート out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.