残る
nokoruTo remain or stay behind after others have left or gone
食べ物が少し残っている
There is a little food left
彼は会社に残って働いている
He stayed at the company to work
Often used to describe something that is left behind or not used up
To be left over or unused
時間が残っている
There is time left
お金が残っている
There is money left
Can refer to physical objects, time, or abstract concepts
To survive or endure
彼は戦争を残って生き延びた
He survived the war
この伝統は残っています
This tradition remains
Used to describe something that continues to exist despite challenges
Related Phrases
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
残る is often used to describe something that is left behind or not used up, such as food, time, or money.
⚡Gold Rule
Particle Usage
When using 残る to describe something that remains in a specific place, use the particle 'に' (e.g., 部屋に残る).
📖Word Origin
From Old Japanese 'nokoru', meaning 'to remain'
📝Usage Notes
Can be used in both transitive and intransitive forms. Often used with particles like 'に' or 'で' to indicate location or context.