余り
あまりNot very (with negative); leftover
N5noun·amari
How to remember it
With a negative it softens to 'not much'—like a remainder left behind.
Example sentences
お金があまりありません。
おかねがあまりありません。
I don't have much money.
食べ物の余りを捨てないでください。
たべもののあまりをすてないでください。
Please don't throw away the leftover food.
Usage
With negatives = 'not very/much'; alone = surplus or leftover.
Related words
余る残り多い少し