Meaning

Primary

Redundant

Alternatives

Surplus, Residue, Balance

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

If you have a surplus surplus it's a little redundant and you end up having a surplus of surpluses!

Reading

よじょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

余剰資金で株を買いました。

I bought stock with surplus funds.

Kanji Composition