余裕

yoyu
nounIntermediate leeway, margin, room to spare
general

A state of having extra time, space, or resources beyond what is necessary; a margin or buffer.

この計画には余裕がある

This plan has a margin for error.

彼は時間に余裕を持って行動する

He acts with plenty of time to spare.

💡

Often used to describe a comfortable or relaxed situation where there is no urgency.

💰Finance
Finance

Financial or resource surplus; having extra funds or assets beyond immediate needs.

会社には余裕資金がある

The company has surplus funds.

💡

In financial contexts, it refers to having extra capital or reserves.

Collocations

余裕があるto have leeway余裕を持ってwith room to spare余裕資金surplus funds

Related Phrases

余裕を持ってphrase
with room to spare
余裕資金phrase
surplus funds

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

余裕 is often used to describe a comfortable or relaxed situation where there is no urgency.

Gold Rule

Financial Context

In financial contexts, 余裕 refers to having extra capital or reserves beyond immediate needs.

📖Word Origin

Composed of '余' (yoyo, meaning 'remaining' or 'extra') and '裕' (yu, meaning 'abundant' or 'prosperous'). Together, they convey the idea of having extra or surplus.

📝Usage Notes

Can be used both literally (extra time, space, or resources) and figuratively (a relaxed or comfortable state). In business contexts, it often refers to financial surplus.

Word Breakdown

remaining, extra
root
+
abundant, prosperous
root
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