JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
余 — too much
- Reading
- ヨ・あま.る・あま.り・あま.す・あんま.り
- Meaning
- too much; myself; surplus; other; remainder
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
余 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ヨ・あま.る・あま.り・あま.す・あんま.り and it means too much; myself; surplus; other; remainder. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
余 appears in everyday japanese words such as 余り (not very), 余地 (place) and 余暇 (leisure).
Japanese words containing 余
Frequently asked questions
What does 余 mean in Japanese?
余 means too much; myself; surplus; other; remainder in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 余 read?
余 is read ヨ・あま.る・あま.り・あま.す・あんま.り. Reading it inside real words — 余り and 余地 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 余 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 余 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 余 in a word?
A common word containing 余 is 余り (あんまり) — "not very". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 余 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 余 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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