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剰
On'yomi
ジョウ
JOU
Kun'yomi
あまつさえ・あま.り・あま.る
amatsusae / amari / amaru
surplus · besides
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Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of ride and sword. Dividing with sword.
Symbolism
Surplus, excess, remainder. Represents remainder.
Component Breakdown
剰=
乗刂
乗 + sword
Words & Expressions
Words written with 剰
過剰かじょうoverabundance
Four-Character Compounds
過剰防衛
かじょうぼうえい
excessive or unjustifiable self-defense (defence)
Other kanji with the same meaning
“surplus”
“besides”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 剰 mean in Japanese?
剰 means surplus, besides.
How do you read 剰?
On'yomi: ジョウ (JOU). Kun'yomi: あまつさえ、あま.り、あま.る (amatsusae, amari, amaru).
How many strokes does 剰 have?
剰 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 刀 (knife).
Is 剰 a good kanji for a tattoo?
剰 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means surplus, besides. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.