Memory phrase for the Kanji: 残


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Meaning remain, remainder, leave, rest, leftover

Pronunciation

ZAN
nokoru

Explanation

Left: bare bone (vertebrae or rib), right: two and halberd

Mnemonic


 
Only bones and two halberds remained.

Radicals

bare boneBones (vertebrae or rib) or variant of sitting person , under ground .
halberd, spear, lanceThis radical kanohoko stands for halberd and is rather similar to the sabre shikigamae Other radicals with weapons are:
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 Vocabulary

残る のこる  to remain, to be left
残念 ざんねん  deplorable, bad luck, disappointment
残す のこす  to leave (behind, over), to bequeath, to save, to reserve
残業する ざんぎょうする  to work overtime
残り のこり  remnant, residue, remaining, left-over
名残 なごり  remains, traces, memory
残らず のこらず  all, entirely, completely, without exception
残酷 ざんこく  cruelty, harshness
残金 ざんきん  remaining money

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