残らず
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Base adverb form. Derived from the verb 『残る』 (nokoru, 'to remain') + negative suffix 『ず』 (zu, 'without'), meaning 'without leaving anything behind'. Used to emphasize totality.
Theme
At a family dinner, User is helping Mika, a relative, clean up after the meal and discuss leftovers.
残らず
のこらず
completely, without exception
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Memory Hook
To remember 『残らず』 (nokorazu, 'completely'), think: 'No leftovers!' — 'No-kora-zu' sounds like 'no core left' → everything is gone without exception.
Cultural Note
『残らず』 (nokorazu, 'completely') is often used in contexts like cleaning up food or finishing tasks, reflecting the Japanese value of thoroughness and not wasting resources. For example, at meals, people might say 『残らず食べる』 (nokorazu taberu, 'eat everything completely').
Forms
Base: 残らずBase adverb form. Derived from the verb 『残る』 (nokoru, 'to remain') + negative suffix 『ず』 (zu, 'without'), meaning 'without leaving anything behind'. Used to emphasize totality.