残る
のこる
nokoru
JLPT N4verbVocabularyLevel 21 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

残る (のこる (nokoru)) means "to remain". It is read のこる (nokoru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.

Meaning

to remain

Also : to be left

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Example Sentences

冷蔵庫にケーキが一つ残っています。

れいぞうこにけーきがひとつのこっています。

One piece of cake remains in the refrigerator.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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