What does 残す mean?
残す is a Japanese verb meaning “to leave (behind, over), to save, to reserve” in English. It can also be translated as “to save, to stay (in the ring)” depending on context. It is written as 残す in kanji, のこす in hiragana, and nokosu in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
私は一つの袋は運んできたが、もう一つのほうは後へ残してきた。
I carried one bag, but the other one was left behind.
論文は結論を残し、あとは仕上がっている。
The thesis is finished except for the conclusion.
私達は彼に少しケーキを残してあげた。
We left him some cake.