Quick answer
残 is the kanji for "Remainder". The most common reading is のこ.る (nokoru). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Remainder
Also : Leftover · Balance
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 残 represents 'REMAINDER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of remainder.
On-reading: ざん — remember this sound by associating it with remainder. Kun-reading: のこ.る.
Example Sentences
食べ物を残さないでください。
たべものをのこさないでください。
Please don't leave food.
残業が続いて疲れています。
ざんぎょうがつづいてつかれています。
Overtime continues and I'm tired.
Vocabulary using 残
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 Jul 22, 2026
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