Word details
残す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 残す.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to leave (behind)
Examples
私は一つの袋は運んできたが、もう一つのほうは後へ残してきた。
I carried one bag, but the other one was left behind.
2
to leave (undone); to not finish
Examples
論文は結論を残し、あとは仕上がっている。
The thesis is finished except for the conclusion.
3
to save; to set aside; to reserve
Examples
私達は彼に少しケーキを残してあげた。
We left him some cake.
4
to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death); to bequeath
Examples
これは父が私に残してくれたものが一つある。
This is one thing my father left to me.
5
Sumo
to stay (in the ring); to hold on
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
残
remainder, leftover, balance
10 strokesFrequency 380JLPT N2Grade 4
On
ザンサン
Kun
のこ.るのこ.すそこな.うのこ.り
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