Yokei

JLPT N2

余計 (Yokei) is a Japanese na-adjective meaning “extra, more, too much, too many”.

Meanings

  1. na-adjectiveextra; more; too much; too many; excessive; superfluous
  2. na-adjectiveunnecessary; needless; uncalled-for; unwanted; uninvited
  3. adverball the more; even more

Examples

  • Go about your business.

  • Mind your own business.

  • None of your business.

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Kanji in 余計

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