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Extra, Remaining

あま-る (ama-ru), あま-す (ama-su)

JLPT N3

Interesting Fact

The kanji 余 appears in words like 余裕 (room to spare), 余分 (extra), and 余る (to remain). It refers to something left over or more than enough.

Memory Trick

Imagine FINISHING a meal but still having EXTRA FOOD left on your plate. That's the meaning of 余.

Readings

Onyomi: ヨ (yo)

Kunyomi: あま-る (ama-ru), あま-す (ama-su)

Example Words

余る
あまる (amaru)
To remain
余分
よぶん (yobun)
Extra
余裕
よゆう (yoyuu)
Leeway
余計
よけい (yokei)
Excessive

Example Sentence

時間が まだ 余っています。

じかんが まだ あまっています。

jikan ga mada amatteimasu

There is still time left.

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