Japanese symbol for “vestiges”
名残
なごり
Romaji: nagori
remains; traces; vestiges; relics
In Japanese, vestiges is 名残, read なごり (nagori).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n remains; traces; vestiges; relics
- n (the sorrow of) parting
- n end
Written forms: 名残、名残り. Readings: なごり.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “vestiges”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 残滓 | ざんし zanshi | remains; dregs; vestiges |
| 名表 | なおもて naomote | remains; traces; vestiges |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 名前 | なまえ namae | name |
| 有名 | ゆうめい yuumei | famous; well-known |
| 名誉 | めいよ meiyo | honor; honour; credit |
| 名称 | めいしょう meishou | name; title |
| 署名 | しょめい shomei | signature; autograph |
| 本名 | ほんみょう honmyou | real name |
| 残念 | ざんねん zannen | regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing |
| 残り | のこり nokori | remainder; remnant; the rest |
See also: Chinese symbol for “vestiges”.
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