残す (nokosu)

Meaning

1. to leave (behind)
2. to leave (undone); to not finish
3. to save; to set aside; to reserve
4. to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death); to bequeath
5. to stay (in the ring); to hold on (sumo)

Kanji and stroke order

↻ Replay stroke order

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