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[よ(余)·けい(計)]
yokei
na adjective, noun, no adjective, adverb

English Meaning(s) for 余計

na adjective, noun
  1. too many; too much; excessive; superfluous; superabundant; extra; spare; surplus (often as 余計に)
na adjective, no adjective, noun
  1. unnecessary; needless; uncalled-for; otiose
adverb
  1. abundantly; excessively; needlessly; all the more
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Definition and Synonyms for 余計

Excess more than is needed, desired, or required
Synonyms: 余る, 余計, 冗多, 冗長, 過剰, 過多
Gratuitous unnecessary and unwarranted
Synonyms: 不必要, 不要, 余計, 無用
Uncalled-For not required or requested
Synonyms: 余計

Meanings for each kanji in 余計

» too much; myself; surplus; other; remainder
» plot; plan; scheme; measure

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Sample Sentences for 余計

That added to his unhappiness.
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It's none of your business.
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She got all the more angry for my silence.
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What did they add this needless function for?
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None of your business.
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