English–Japanese

“extra” in Japanese

Japanese

Also余計 (yokei) · 追加 (tsuika)

Pronunciation

Romajiyobun

Example

この一枚は余分です。ko no ichi mai wa yo bun de su

This one is extra.

Illustration for 余分 (extra)

How to say “extra” in Japanese

“Extra” in Japanese is 余分 (yobun).

Marks something present beyond what is needed, making it unnecessary rather than merely additional.

Full entry for 余分: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 余分

説明が余分にならないよう、要点をまとめます。setsu mei ga yo bun ni na ra na i yō yō ten o ma to me ma su

I will summarize the main points to avoid adding unnecessary information to the explanation.

Tips for using 余分

  • 余分な (yobun na) can sound stronger than simply saying additional because it suggests that something is unnecessary.

Other Japanese words for “extra”

余計なお金は使いません。yo kei na o kane wa tsuka i ma se n

I do not spend extra money.

飲み物の追加をお願いします。no mi mono no tsui ka o o nega i shi ma su

I'd like an extra drink.

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