剰
剰·surplus, excess
- On-yomi
- ジョウ
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
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Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 過剰 | かじょう | excess, oversupply |
| 余剰 | よじょう | surplus |
| 剰余 | じょうよ | remainder, surplus |
| 剰余金 | じょうよきん | surplus funds |
Example sentences
彼の反応はいつも過剰だ。
かれのはんのうはいつもかじょうだ。
His reactions are always excessive.
余剰の在庫を安く売り切った。
よじょうのざいこをやすくうりきった。
We sold off the surplus stock cheaply.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 過剰 as かじょ — it is かじょう with a long vowel
- Confusing 過剰 (too much of something) with 過失 (negligence, fault)
Memory aid
Picture it
What is left over after the knife (刂) has cut away what fits on the cart (乗) — the surplus.
Vocabulary using this kanji
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