残す (Nokosu) is a Japanese godan verb meaning “to leave (behind), to leave (undone), to not finish, to save”.
Meanings
- godan verb, transitive verbto leave (behind)
- godan verb, transitive verbto leave (undone); to not finish
- godan verb, transitive verbto save; to set aside; to reserve
- godan verb, transitive verbto leave (to someone, esp. after one's death); to bequeath
- godan verb, transitive verbto stay (in the ring); to hold on
Examples
腕の傷は跡を残した。
The wound in the arm left a scar.
犯人は足跡を残していた。
The criminal left footprints.
熱帯雨林は残されるべきだ。
Rainforests should be preserved.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).