People often make the mistake of thinking too = very. The meanings are sometimes similar but often quite different. Usually too ~ 過ぎる, has the meaning too___that I can't do it.
○ It is too difficult to understand.
○ It is too expensive (that I can't buy it.)
○ He is too good for me (I can't beat him.)
× I am too excited. Is a little strange, but
○ I can't sleep, I am too excited.
○ (Mother to a child) Calm down, you are too excited!
Usually people want to say;
○ I am very excited (about the trip.)
○ I am really excited about going to Tokyo.
So sometimes means the same as very and too, but it is more casual.
○ I am so excited (about the trip.) I can't sleep.(Too)
○ I am so excited, I can't wait.(very)
○ He was so angry when he heard the news. (very/ too.)
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