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Shirimono
Kanji

Meaning: excess

Other meanings: remain, surplus, leftover, me

Kun'yomi: あま、よ

On'yomi:

Example sentences

  • はんあまったのでってかえった。

    Gohan ga <b>amatta</b> node motte kaetta.

    The rice was <b>left over</b>, so I took it home.

  • あまりすぎた

    Okashi ga <b>amarisugita</b>.

    There were way <b>too many sweets left over</b>.

  • かんゆうがある。

    Jikan ni <b>yoyuu</b> ga aru.

    I have <b>plenty of</b> time.

  • けいなことをわないで。

    <b>Yokei</b> na koto wo iwanaide.

    Don't say <b>unnecessary</b> things.

Practice exercises

  • reading

    Answer: よ / あま

  • meaning

    Answer: excess / leftover / remainder

  • reading

    余る

    Answer: あまる

  • reading

    ぶん

    Answer: よぶん

  • reading

    けい

    Answer: よけい

  • reading

    Answer: よか