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余
余 (readings: よ, あま; Japanese kanji) means “surplus / excess”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 余裕 (room to spare).
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時間が少し余る。
じかんがすこしあまる。There is a little time left over.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 余 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | surplus / excess |
| Readings | よ, あま |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 余裕 (room to spare) |
How to read 余
余 is read よ or あま depending on the word.
Words with 余
- 余裕dư dả
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Updated: 2026-08-09