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On'yomi
ジョウ
JOU
Kun'yomi
あまつさえ・あま.り・あま.る
amatsusae / amari / amaru

surplus · besides

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Strokes11
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Radicalknife(2)
Old Form

Stroke Order

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Strokes11

Component Breakdown

=

乗 + sword

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of ride and sword. Dividing with sword.

Symbolism

Surplus, excess, remainder. Represents remainder.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

過剰防衛

かじょうぼうえい

excessive or unjustifiable self-defense (defence); excessive or unjustifiable self-defense (defence)