1.
room; margin; space
Physical or metaphorical space that allows for something additional.
余地がない。
There is no room.
もう座る余地もない。
There isn't even room to sit down anymore.
この棚にはもう本を入れる余地がない。
There is no more room on this shelf to put books.
2.
scope; leeway; possibility
The potential or opportunity for something to occur or be done.
改善の余地がある。
There is room for improvement.
疑う余地はない。
There is no room for doubt.
交渉の余地が残されている。
There is still room for negotiation.
ETYMOLOGY:
余 (extra, surplus) + 地 (ground, space)
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 〜の余地がある - there is room for ~
- 〜の余地がない - there is no room for ~
- 〜の余地を残す - to leave room for ~
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 改善の余地 - room for improvement
- 議論の余地 - room for debate
- 疑いの余地 - room for doubt
- 交渉の余地 - room for negotiation
- 選択の余地 - room for choice
NUANCE:
Often used in formal or written contexts to discuss possibilities or limitations.