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剰
On'yomi
ジョウ
JOU
Kun'yomi
あまつさえ・あま.り・あま.る
amatsusae / amari / amaru
surplus · besides
Details
Strokes11
Frequency#1448
Radical刀knife(2)
Old Form剩
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Component Breakdown
剰=
乗刂
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)