余

JLPT N3

Extra, remain

Readings

On’yomi: ヨ (yo)

Kun’yomi: あま(る), あま(す) (ama(ru), ama(su))

• あま(る) – to remain, to be left over • あま(す) – to leave (something) over

Structure

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Vocabulary

余る

あまる

remain

余分

よぶん

extra

余裕

よゆう

margin

余計

よけい

unnecessary

余地

よち

room

Example Sentences

時間が余ります。

じかんがあまります。

Time remains.

余分です。

よぶんです。

It is extra.

余裕があります。

よゆうがあります。

I have margin.

余計な話です。

よけいなはなしです。

It is unnecessary talk.

余地があります。

よちがあります。

There is room.

Cultural Note

🍵 The idea of 余裕 (yoyū) — having space, calm, or leeway — is deeply valued in Japanese culture. It reflects a balanced lifestyle where one doesn’t rush or overextend, but maintains composure and grace through margin and moderation.