JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
剰 — surplus
- Reading
- ジョウ・あまつさえ・あま.り・あま.る
- Meaning
- surplus; besides
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
剰 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is ジョウ・あまつさえ・あま.り・あま.る and it means surplus; besides. 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.
剰 appears in everyday japanese words such as 過剰 (excess).
Japanese words containing 剰
Frequently asked questions
What does 剰 mean in Japanese?
剰 means surplus; besides in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 剰 read?
剰 is read ジョウ・あまつさえ・あま.り・あま.る. Reading it inside real words — 過剰 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 剰 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 剰 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 剰 in a word?
A common word containing 剰 is 過剰 (かじょう) — "excess". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 剰 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 剰 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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