余り物には福がある あまりものにはふくがある Meanings Expression, Godan verb don't despair because you're the last to take your pick; you can find treasures in leftovers; one man's trash is another's treasure See also: 余り物に福がある (あまりものにふくがある). Kanji 余 surplus. Read as あまり. 物 thing. Read as もの. 福 fortune. Read as フク. Word lists Proverbs Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists