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KUNあま、あまり、あます
Meanings
surplusremainingexcessover
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How to remember

The top part of 余 looks like a roof or container. The lines below suggest contents that are 'left over' or 'overflowing' from it. Think of a granary where the grain is spilling out due to an 'excess'.
'Yo' — like, 'YO, there's a *surplus* of food in the fridge!'

Vocabulary

余るあまる
to be left over, to remain
余りあまり
too much, not very (with negative), remainder
余計よけい
unnecessary, extra
余分よぶん
extra, surplus

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