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What does 名残 (なごり, nagori) mean?

名残 (なごり, nagori) means trace, vestige, lingering effect; sorrow of parting.

Quick facts
Readingなごり
Romajinagori
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
なごり
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonnagori

trace, vestige, lingering effect; sorrow of parting

  1. 1noun remains; traces; vestiges
  2. 2noun (the sorrow of) parting
  3. 3noun end

Example sentences

  • This building still retains traces of the past.

  • I waved my hand, reluctant to let go of the parting.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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