JLPT N4 · Even more verbs

残す

のこす

to leave behind

Stroke order of 残す

2 characters, 12 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

残 · 10 strokesす · 2 strokes

Memory trick

Bones (歹) with spears (戔) left on a plate: you leave something behind.

Parts: 残 remain + す kana

The characters in 残す

すす — su (2 strokes)

Example sentence

ご飯を残さないでください。

ごはんをのこさないでください。

Please don't leave any rice.

Words with 残

残念regrettable; too bad 残るto remain 残業overtime work 残りremainder

More words: Even more verbs

残るto remain 勝つto win 投げるto throw 取り替えるto exchange 足すto add 思い出すto remember 感じるto feel 信じるto believe 過ぎるto pass; to exceed 騒ぐto make noise 触るto touch 塗るto paint; to spread 飾るto decorate 隠すto hide 移るto move; to shift

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