It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 残る (nokoru)
Meaning: remain
Examples
- それはとても残酷な事件だ It is a very cruel incident.
- タイヤの跡が残っている。 There are tire tracks left behind.
- 今年も残暑が厳しかった。 The lingering summer heat was harsh this year, too.
- 仕事の残りは家でします。 I’ll do the rest of the work at home.
- 宿題の残りをやりなさい。 Do the rest of your homework.
- 彼に会えなくて残念です。 It’s too bad that I didn’t get to see him.
- ATMで預金の残高を調べた I looked up the balance of my savings account at the ATM.
- あと一つ難問が残っています There is one more difficult problem left.
- この小説は歴史に残る傑作だ This novel is a masterpiece that will stand the test of time.