Definition and meaning of 余り - あまり in Japanese
あまり余り
amari
N4
1.remainder, leftover
Adverb
余りは次回使いましょう。
Let's use the left-over portion next time.あまり余り
amari
N4
1.what is left over or remaining.
Noun, Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
夕食の余りは冷蔵庫に入れました。
I put the leftovers from dinner in the refrigerator.余りを捨てずに保存することが大切です。
It is important to save the remainder instead of throwing it away. More examples
2.a small amount or quantity.
Adverb (fukushi)
彼は余り上手ではないが、一生懸命練習している。
He is not very good, but he is practicing hard.この料理は余り美味しくないけれど、食べられる。
This dish is not very delicious, but it is edible. More examples
3.an excessive or surplus amount.
Adverb (fukushi)
彼は食べ過ぎて、余り食べた。
He ate too much, he ate excessively.余りお金を使うと困るよ。
It's troublesome if you spend too much money. More examples
4.an excessive or overwhelming amount.
Na-adjective (keiyodoshi), Noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
彼の怒りは余りだった。
His anger was extreme.その事故は余りひどかった。
The accident was terrible. More examples
5.exceeding a certain amount or limit.
Noun, used as a suffix
彼は余り食べて、お腹が痛くなった。
He ate too much and his stomach started hurting.余りお金を使うと、貯金が減るよ。
If you spend too much money, your savings will decrease. More examples
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