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余分
yobun
Description
「余分」は、必要な量よりも多いことを表す言葉です。
"余分" means more than the necessary amount.
「余分なお金」や「余分に持つ」のように使います。
It is used like "余分なお金" (extra money) or "余分に持つ" (to have extra).
Meanings
余分yobun
extra; more than needed; surplus
余分なお金はありません。
I don't have any extra money.
余分yobun
unnecessary; superfluous
余分な物は買わないでください。
Please don't buy unnecessary things.
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Notes
- Etymology
余 (surplus) + 分 (portion), literally an extra portion or amount.
- Nuance
A na-adjective and noun; 余計 is a close synonym, often more negative.
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