abundant

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 裕 is read ゆう. It has 12 strokes and relates to room, abundance, or affluence.
• Basic usage: 余裕 is read よゆう, and 裕福 is read ゆうふく.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 余裕 and 裕福
  • 余裕 means room or leeway.
  • 少し早く家を出たので、電車を待つ余裕があった。 means “I left home a little early, so I had time to wait for the train.”
  • 裕福 means wealthy or well-off.
  • 裕福な家庭で育ったが、彼は質素だった。 means “Though raised in a wealthy family, he lived simply.”