JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
残 — remainder
- Reading
- ザン・サン・のこ.る・のこ.す・そこな.う・のこ.り
- Meaning
- remainder; leftover; balance
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
残 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ザン・サン・のこ.る・のこ.す・そこな.う・のこ.り and it means remainder; leftover; balance. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
残 appears in everyday japanese words such as 名残 (remains), 残酷 (cruelty) and 残金 (remaining money).
Japanese words containing 残
Frequently asked questions
What does 残 mean in Japanese?
残 means remainder; leftover; balance in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 残 read?
残 is read ザン・サン・のこ.る・のこ.す・そこな.う・のこ.り. Reading it inside real words — 名残 and 残酷 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 残 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 残 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 残 in a word?
A common word containing 残 is 名残 (なごり) — "remains". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 残 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 残 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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