What does the kanji 余 mean?

The kanji 余 (amaru) means "too much, surplus". It is a JLPT N3 character.

What kanji is "amaru"?

"amaru" is written with the kanji 余, meaning "too much, surplus". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) よ (yo), kunyomi (native Japanese) あまる (amaru). It is a JLPT N3 character.

How do you write the kanji 余?

Write 余 ("too much") by following the correct stroke order. Use the interactive, step-by-step stroke order animation on this page to practise each stroke in sequence and build muscle memory.