程度・範囲・強調N2
〜に過ぎない
merely... / nothing more than...
Structure
N/数量詞 + に過ぎない；V-辞書形 + に過ぎない
Explanation
Indicates that the degree is low, merely..., with a tone of humility, understatement or dissatisfaction. Attached to nouns, numerals, or the dictionary form of verbs.
Examples
これは私の個人的な意見に過ぎません。
This is nothing more than my personal opinion.
彼は学生に過ぎないのに、立派な提案をした。
Though he's only a student, he made an excellent proposal.
Note
Often pairs with ほんの/ただ/たかが. Similar to だけだ but more formal.
Related Grammar
〜だけだ〜にすぎない