Explanation
excess; unnecessary; extra
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Example Sentences
余計な心配をしなくても大丈夫です
You don't need to worry unnecessarily. It's alright.
よけいなしんぱいをしなくてもだいじょうぶです
yokei na shinpai o shinakutemo daijoubu desu
彼はいつも余計なことを言う
He always says unnecessary things.
かれはいつもよけいなことをいう
kare wa itsumo yokei na koto o iu
余計なお世話です
It's unnecessary assistance.
よけいなおせわです
yokei na osewa desu
余計な費用がかかる
It incurs unnecessary expenses.
よけいなひようがかかる
yokei na hiyou ga kakaru
余計な人には関わらない方が良い
It's better not to get involved with unnecessary people.
よけいなひとにはかかわらないほうがいい
yokei na hito ni wa kakawaranai hou ga ii
Notes and Tips for JLPT students
- Remember that 'yokei' is an い-adjective, so it conjugates like other い-adjectives.
- This word is frequently used in formal and informal contexts to express excess or unnecessary things.
- It is essential to thoroughly understand this word for JLPT N2, as it is often used in reading passages and listening comprehension tests.
- Try to use 'yokei' in various sentences to reinforce your understanding and improve your vocabulary.
- Expand your knowledge by learning related words and using them together with 'yokei'.
Related Words
- * 不要
- * 無駄
- * 過剰
- * 不必要
- * 余分
