剰: the kanji for surplus
剰 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means surplus. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
剰 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
剰 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ジョウ (jou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 過剰かじょう · kajō | excess |
| 余剰よじょう · yojō | surplus |
| 剰余じょうよ · jōyo | remainder; surplus |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 自信過剰は失敗のもとだ。Jishin kajō wa shippai no moto da.Overconfidence leads to failure.
- 余剰の食料を寄付した。Yojō no shokuryō o kifu shita.We donated the surplus food.
- 過剰な包装を減らそう。Kajō na hōsō o herasō.Let's reduce excessive packaging.
- …割り算の剰余を求める。Warizan no jōyo o motomeru.Find the remainder of the division.
- 薬の飲みすぎは過剰摂取になる。Kusuri no nomisugi wa kajō sesshu ni naru.Taking too much medicine is an overdose.
Questions about 剰
How many strokes does 剰 have?
剰 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 剰?
The on readings are jou (ジョウ). 剰 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 剰?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
More JLPT N1 kanji
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 剰
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.