Kanji 剰: surplus, besides
Key takeaways
Kanji 剰: surplus, besides. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 剰
surplus, besides
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
When you load (乗) too much onto a cart, imagine using a knife (刂) to cut away the excess. This kanji is used in words meaning surplus (過剰) or remainder (剰余).
