余り
0%
Log in to evaluate your pronunciation.
No feedback yet. Please speak to see your results.
Base noun form meaning 'surplus' or 'remainder'. Used to describe leftover amounts, e.g., in math or daily life. Grammar note: Often appears in phrases like 『余りがある』 (amari ga aru, 'there is a surplus').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are at a local market discussing leftover ingredients after a community cooking event.
余り
あまり
surplus
Numbers & CountingFractions & Decimals
Memory Hook
Imagine you have extra cookies left over after sharing. You say, '余り' (amari, 'surplus') — sounds like 'a-more-ee' for 'a more' leftover!
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『余り』 (amari, 'surplus') is often used in contexts like food portions or resources to indicate leftovers or excess, reflecting values of efficiency and avoiding waste.
Forms
Base: 余りBase noun form meaning 'surplus' or 'remainder'. Used to describe leftover amounts, e.g., in math or daily life. Grammar note: Often appears in phrases like 『余りがある』 (amari ga aru, 'there is a surplus').