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余す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 余す

剰す
Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #18276
1

to save; to leave over; to spare

Examples
彼は、旅券を余そうとした。
He tried to save something from his travel expenses.

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 680
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

too much
myself
surplus
other
remainder

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あま.る
あま.り
あま.す
あんま.り
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あまる
11 strokes
Frequency: 1448
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

surplus
besides

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あまつさえ
あま.り
あま.る
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