Translation and Meaning of: 残す - nokosu

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 残す (nokosu) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: nokosu

Kana: のこす

Type: verb

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残す

Translation / Meaning: go out (back); to legacy; to save; Reserve

Meaning in English: to leave (behind over);to bequeath;to save;to reserve

Definition: Keep safe

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- Writing
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- FAQ

Explanation and Etymology - (残す) nokosu

The Japanese word 残す (nokosu) is a verb that means "leave behind", "leave something not completed", "leave something like" or "leave something remaining". The word is composed of the characters 残 (zanzai), which means "rest" or "survivor", and す (su), which is a verbal suffix that indicates action. The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the verb was written as 訥す and had the meaning of "speaking with difficulty." Over time, the meaning has evolved to "leave something not completed" and writing has changed to 残す. The word is commonly used in situations where something is left behind or is not completed, such as leaving food on the plate or leaving an incomplete task.

How to Write in Japanese - (残す) nokosu

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Verbal conjugation of 残す

See below a small list of verb conjugations: 残す (nokosu)

  • 残す v. transitive
  • 残す Negative transitive verb
  • 残します Transitive polite
  • 残さない Polite negative transitive
  • 残される v. passive transitive
  • 残せる v. transitive potential

Synonyms and Similar - (残す) nokosu

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残り; 残存する; 残すこと; 残り物

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Words with the same pronunciation: のこす nokosu

Example Sentences - (残す) nokosu

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Other words of the same type: verb

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微笑む

Kana: ほほえむ

Romaji: hohoemu

Translation / Meaning:

to smile

見付ける

Kana: みつける

Romaji: mitsukeru

Translation / Meaning:

Be familiar; discover; Find failures; to detect; discover

酔う

Kana: よう

Romaji: you

Translation / Meaning:

get drunk; get drunk

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

There are different ways of expressing the idea of "go out (back); to legacy; to save; Reserve" in the Japanese language.

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