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余
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.