Kanji · N3 · 10 strokes
残 / to leave
Kanji for to leave or to remain.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ザン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | のこ.します、のこ.ります | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
残 carries the meaning to leave or to remain.
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How to write 残
Trace 残 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 残
残しますのこしますto leave (something)
残りますのこりますto stay / to be left
残業しますざんぎょうしますto work overtime
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残 in context
ごはんを残してもいいですか。
ごはんをのこしてもいいですか。
May I leave some rice?
宿題が残っています。
しゅくだいがのこっています。
There is homework remaining.
きょうは残業しなければなりません。
きょうはざんぎょうしなければなりません。
I have to work overtime today.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 残 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
残 — Kanji Practice
10 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/残
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