surplus in Japanese
surplus in Japanese is 余り, 余剰, 剰余金 — surplus means an amount left over after what is needed has been used; an excess.
surplus in Japanese
余り
Pronounced: amari
That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus; overage.
余剰
Pronounced: yojō
That which remains when use or need is satisfied, or when a limit is reached; excess; overplus; overage.
剰余金
Pronounced: jōyokin
Specifically, an amount in the public treasury at any time greater than is required for the ordinary purposes of the government.
What does "surplus" mean?
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noun An amount left over after what is needed has been used; an excess.
"We donate our surplus of vegetables to the local food bank."
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adj More than what is needed.
"Any surplus food from the canteen goes to a nearby shelter."
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surplus in a sentence
- We donate our surplus of vegetables to the local food bank.
- The farm had a grain surplus after the harvest.
- Any surplus food from the canteen goes to a nearby shelter.
- The shop clears its surplus stock each January to make room.
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What is "surplus" in Japanese?
"surplus" in Japanese is 余り, 余剰, 剰余金. surplus means: An amount left over after what is needed has been used; an excess.
How do you pronounce 余り?
"surplus" in Japanese is 余り, pronounced "amari".
How do you use "surplus" in a sentence?
Example: "We donate our surplus of vegetables to the local food bank." In Japanese, "surplus" is 余り, 余剰, 剰余金.
Are there other ways to say "surplus" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "surplus": 余り, 余剰, 剰余金.
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