余裕

This is the 1036th most frequent Japanese word.

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余裕

Room, surplus, composure.


余裕 is used here to indicate the speaker has a bit of flexibility or spare capacity despite being busy.

私は忙しいけれど、まだ少し余裕があります。

I am busy, but I still have some margin.


余裕 is used here to express lack of capability or bandwidth to address a problem.

彼には問題を解決する余裕がないようです。

It seems he doesn't have the leeway to solve the issue.


余裕 conveys that the speaker has achieved the financial flexibility or surplus to allow for a trip.

旅行に行くための金銭的な余裕ができました。

I've managed to save enough money to afford a trip.