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

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