Quick answer
余 is the kanji for "Other". It is a JLPT N3 kanji. The main reading is あま.る (amaru). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Other
Also : Myself · Surplus · Remainder
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 余 represents 'TOO MUCH'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of too much.
On-reading: よ — remember this sound by associating it with too much. Kun-reading: あま.る.
Example Sentences
時間の余裕がありません。
じかんのよゆうがありません。
I don't have spare time.
余計な心配はしないでください。
よけいなしんぱいはしないでください。
Please don't worry unnecessarily.
Vocabulary using 余
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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