有余
ゆ
う
よ
Meanings
1
a little more than; a little over; upwards of
Attaches to a quantity to mean 'a little more than that amount'. Used in formal or written contexts.
This bridge is a little over 100 meters long.
A little more than 50 participants gathered for the meeting.
2
archaic
Archaic noun meaning surplus or remainder. Not used in modern Japanese outside of historical or literary contexts.
In old documents, expressions like 'store up the surplus' can be seen.
Expressions
- 有余年more than ... years; -odd years