Translation and Meaning of: 余り - anmari
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 余り (anmari) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: anmari
Kana: あんまり
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3, jlpt-n1, jlpt-n5
Translation / Meaning: not a lot; left over; rest; remaining; surplus; balance; remains; leftovers; waste; fullness; other; too much.
Meaning in English: not very (this form only used as adverb);not much;remainder;rest;remnant;surplus;balance;excess;remains;scraps;residue;fullness;other;too much
Table of Content
- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
- Example Phrases
- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (余り) anmari
余り (あまり) It is a Japanese word that can have several meanings depending on the context in which it is used. It can mean "rest", "left", "excess", "too much", "uncommon", "rare", among others. The etymology of the word 余り dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when it was written with the characters 余 (yo) and 利 (ri). The first character means "left" or "excess" while the second means "benefit" or "advantage". Together, the characters form the idea of something that is left over after obtaining a benefit. Over time, the pronunciation of the word has changed to あまり (Amari), which is the currently used form. The word is written with the same Kanji characters, but it can also be written in Hiragana or Katakana.How to Write in Japanese - (余り) anmari
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Synonyms and Similar - (余り) anmari
See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:
残り; 余剰; 過剰; 過多; 過度; 余波; 余韻; 余地; 余裕; 余暇; 余興; 余計; 余計な; 余分; 余計に; 余談; 余計なお世話; 余骨; 余響; 余命; 余儀なくされる; 余計なことを言う; 余計なお世話だ; 余所見; 余計なお世話をする; 余計なお世話を焼く; 余計なお世話をやく; 余計なお世話をするな; 余計なお世話をやくな; 余計なお世話を焼くな; 余計なお世話をするなよ; 余計なお世話をやくなよ; 余計なお世話を焼くなよ.
Words containing: 余り
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Words with the same pronunciation: あんまり anmari
Example Sentences - (余り) anmari
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "not a lot; left over; rest; remaining; surplus; balance; remains; leftovers; waste; fullness; other; too much." é "(余り) anmari". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
