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余
On'yomi
ヨ
YO
Kun'yomi
あま.る・あま.り・あま.す・あんま.り
amaru / amari / amasu / anmari
too much · myself · surplus · other · remainder
Details
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Frequency#680
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Component Breakdown
余=
亼朩
亼 + 朩
Cultural Context
Etymology
Derives from water dripping from building eaves, representing portions extending beyond the main body. Means 'surplus' or 'other.'
Symbolism
Symbolizes surplus, margin, and abundance beyond necessity. Represents extra blessings within prosperity.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
余韻嫋々
よいんじょうじょう
(sound) lingering in the air; trailing notes (of a bell, etc.); (sound) lingering in the air
余裕綽々
よゆうしゃくしゃく
calm and collected; with composure; having enough and to spare; calm and collected
紆余曲折
うよきょくせつ
turns and twists; ups and downs; meandering; turns and twists
読書三余
どくしょさんよ
winter, night, and rainy weather; the ideal conditions for reading; winter, night, and rainy weather