noun
lingering raindrops; dregs of a drink; favors received
Rare literary noun. Refers to leftover drops of rain, the last sip of a drink, or metaphorically to kindness or favors one has received. Not used in everyday speech.
軒先に余瀝がまだ滴っている。
Lingering raindrops are still dripping from the eaves.
杯の余瀝を地面に注いだ。
He poured the last drops from his cup onto the ground.
先輩の余瀝に与って今の地位がある。
I owe my current position to the favors of my seniors.