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What is the Kanji for 'Remainder'? | 残

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Remainder', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Remainder' is 残.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Remainder

    Reading

    kunyomiのこ

    noko

    onyomiざん

    zan

    Parts

    Bad

    Example Word

    残り: remainder. The Japanese noun '残り (のこり)' means 'remainder' or 'what is left'. It is used to refer to the remaining part of something after a portion has been used, taken, or removed. This word is commonly used in contexts involving food, time, or resources. For example: the remainder of the food「食べ物の残り」(たべものののこり). There's only a little time left「残りは少ししかない」(のこりはすこししかない). It can also be used in abstract contexts, such as 'the remainder of the story'「物語の残り」(ものがたりののこり).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    4

    Frequency

    298

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    Meaning

    Bad

    component

Words Using

This kanji is used in 8 words:

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    Meaning

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Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 4 kanji contain the part 㦮 as well.

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    Meaning

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    Meaning

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Learn the Kanji

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What does 残 mean?

残 means 'Remainder'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fourth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.