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余裕
yoyu
leeway, margin, room to spare
時間に余裕がある
I have some leeway with time.
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.
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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
余
remaining, extra
root裕
abundant, prosperous
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