What does the kanji 剰 mean?

The kanji 剰 (jō) means "surplus, remainder". It is a JLPT N1 character.

"jō" is written with the kanji 剰, meaning "surplus, remainder". Its readings are onyomi (Chinese-derived) じょう (jō). It is a JLPT N1 character.

How do you write the kanji 剰?

Write 剰 ("surplus") 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.

What are the readings of 剰?

剰 has these readings: onyomi (Chinese-derived) じょう (jō).

剰“surplus” Kanjijō

JLPT N1

How to write 剰

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Meaning and readings

Meaning

surplus, remainder

Onyomi (音読み)

じょう jō

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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Japanese reading

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剰“surplus” Kanjijō

How to write 剰

Meaning and readings

Meaning

Onyomi (音読み)

Kunyomi (訓読み)

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