surplus, besides
On'yomi (音読み)
- ジョウ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- あまつさえ
- あま.り
- あま.る
About this kanji
The kanji 剰 (じょう) primarily means "surplus" or "besides." It is often used in nouns rather than as a verb. Common compounds include 過剰 (かじょう), which means "excess," and 余剰 (よじょう), meaning "surplus." There's also 剰余金 (じょうよきん), referring to "surplus funds" found in financial contexts. When using these compounds, it's important to note that they usually describe an amount that exceeds what is needed or expected. This kanji can help you understand discussions about expenses, budgeting, or resources in everyday conversations.
Example sentences
彼は剰余金を使った。
He used the surplus funds.
Meanings across languages
- English
- surplus, besides
- Tiếng Việt
- dư thừa, ngoài ra
- 日本語
- 剰余, そのほか
- 한국어
- 여유, 그 외
- 中文
- 剩余, 此外
- id
- surplus
- th
- ส่วนเกิน
- es
- superávit
- fr
- surplus
- de
- Überschuss
- pt
- superávit
Common compounds
- 過剰かじょうexcess, surplus, superabundance
- 余剰よじょうsurplus, remainder, residue
- 剰余金じょうよきんsurplus, balance
- 剰費じょうひunnecessary expenses
- 剰余じょうよsurplus, balance, remainder
- 剰えあまつさえbesides, moreover, in addition
- 剰銭じょうせんremaining money, change
- 過剰虹かじょうにじsupernumerary rainbow
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