残り
のこり
nokori
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 45 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
残り (のこり (nokori)) means "Remainder". It is read のこり (nokori). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Remainder
Also : The rest · Balance · Remnant
Learn 残り with SRS
Free to start — no credit card. Track every review with spaced repetition.
Example Sentences
仕事の残りを明日に回した。
しごとののこりをあしたにまわした。
I put off the remaining work to tomorrow.
残りの食べ物を冷蔵庫に入れた。
のこりのたべものをれいぞうこにいれた。
I put the remaining food in the refrigerator.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Learn 残り with Spaced Repetition
InitialJ uses scientifically proven SRS to help you memorize kanji and vocabulary for the JLPT. N5 is free forever; no credit card required.