残り
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Base noun form. Refers to what is left behind or saved, often used in phrases like 『残りの時間』 (nokori no jikan, 'remaining time').
Theme
At a picnic, User and their friend Ken are sharing snacks and noticing what's left after eating.
残り
のこり
remaining, left-over
Core Language Building BlocksCore Forms & Grammar Patterns
Memory Hook
Think of 'no core' (残り nokori sounds like 'no core') left in an apple after eating — only the remaining part is there. 'No core' → 残り (nokori, 'remaining, left-over').
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『残り』 (nokori) is often used in food contexts, such as 『残り物』 (nokorimono, 'leftovers'), which are commonly saved and eaten later to avoid waste, reflecting cultural values of frugality and respect for resources.
Forms
Base: 残りBase noun form. Refers to what is left behind or saved, often used in phrases like 『残りの時間』 (nokori no jikan, 'remaining time').