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余
surplus · remaining · excess · over
N2On: よKun: あま、あまり、あます
Memory Aid
The top part of 余 looks like a roof or container. The lines below suggest contents that are 'left over' or 'overflowing' from it. Think of a granary where the grain is spilling out due to an 'excess'.
'Yo' — like, 'YO, there's a *surplus* of food in the fridge!'
Vocabulary
余るあまるto be left over, to remain
余りあまりtoo much, not very (with negative), remainder
余計よけいunnecessary, extra
余分よぶんextra, surplus
Example Sentences
パーティーで料理がたくさん余った。
A lot of food was left over from the party.
この映画はあまり面白くなかった。
This movie wasn't very interesting.
余計なことは言わないでください。
Please don't say unnecessary things.
余分な荷物はありませんか。
Do you have any extra luggage?