余: the kanji for surplus; remainder
余 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means surplus; remainder. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
余 is written in 7 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
余 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ヨ (yo)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 余分よぶん · yobun | extra; surplus |
| 余裕よゆう · yoyū | margin; room to spare |
| 余計よけい · yokei | unnecessary; too much |
あまる (amaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 余るあまる · amaru | to be left over |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 余分にコピーを取っておきました。Yobun ni kopī o totte okimashita.I made extra copies in advance.
- 今週は時間に余裕があります。Konshū wa jikan ni yoyū ga arimasu.I have plenty of time this week.
- それは余計な心配です。Sore wa yokei na shinpai desu.That's unnecessary worry.
- 料理が多すぎて余ってしまった。Ryōri ga ōsugite amatte shimatta.There was too much food and it was left over.
- 時間が余ったら本を読みます。Jikan ga amattara hon o yomimasu.If I have extra time, I read a book.
Questions about 余
How many strokes does 余 have?
余 is written in 7 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 余?
The on readings are yo (ヨ). The kun readings are amaru (あまる), amasu (あます).
What JLPT level is 余?
N3. 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 N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Qualities and conditions
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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 余
- 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.