Vocabulary
What does 残す (のこす, nokosu) mean?
残す (のこす, nokosu) means to leave behind, to save.
| Reading | のこす |
|---|---|
| Romaji | nokosu |
| Part of speech | godan verb, transitive |
| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
残すのこす
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonnokosu
to leave behind, to save
- 1godan verb · transitive to leave (behind)
- 2godan verb · transitive to leave (undone); to not finish
- 3godan verb · transitive to save; to set aside; to reserve
- 4godan verb · transitive to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death); to bequeath
- 5godan verb · transitive to stay (in the ring); to hold on
Example sentences
彼は家族に手紙を残した。
He left a letter for his family.
ご飯を残さないで食べてね。
Eat all your rice, don't leave any.