遺
のこ.す
nokosu
JLPT N115 strokesKanjiLevel 95 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
遺 is the kanji for "Bequeath". Its reading is のこ.す (nokosu). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Bequeath
Also : Leave behind · Reserve
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Readings
kunのこ.す/ nokosuonい/ ionゆい/ yui
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
15 strokes
Radicals
辶貴
Example Sentences
遺産を受け取った。
いさんをうけとった。
I received an inheritance.
遺言を確認した。
ゆいごんをかくにんした。
I confirmed the will.
Vocabulary using 遺
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
- [Noun] + をめぐって～をめぐって (wo megutte) - Concerning; Over; Surrounding
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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