遺
Kanji · N1
遺 / bequeath
Kanji for bequeath, leave behind, or reserve.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | イ、ユイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | のこ.す | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
遺 carries the meaning bequeath, leave behind, or reserve.
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Common compounds with 遺
遺失いしつloss
遺伝子いでんしgene
遺憾いかんregrettable / unsatisfactory / deplorable
遺産いさんinheritance / bequest / legacy
遺跡いせきremains / ruins / relics
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