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残

残 — remainder, leftover, balance

Learn the correct stroke order for 残 (remainder), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 410 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ザンzan、サンsan
Kun'yomi (訓読み)のこ.るnokoru、のこ.すnokosu、そこな.うsokonau、のこ.りnokori
Strokes10
Radical歹
Frequency#380
Meaningsremainder, leftover, balance

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

残りのこりremainder; remnant; the restnoun
残るのこるto remain; to be leftverb
残虐ざんぎゃくcruel; brutal; savagena-adjective
残業ざんぎょうovertime (work)noun
残高ざんだか(bank) balance; remaindernoun
残酷ざんこくcruel; brutal; ruthlessna-adjective

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 残 (remainder) is taught in grade 4 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 歹.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 残 is #380, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

残りのこり — remainder; remnant; the rest
残るのこる — to remain; to be left
残虐ざんぎゃく — cruel; brutal; savage

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (歹)

死death殊particularly殉martyrdom殖augment

Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 残 have?

The kanji 残 (remainder) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 残?

残 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 残 mean?

残 means: remainder, leftover, balance. On'yomi readings: ザン, サン. Kun'yomi readings: のこ.る, のこ.す, そこな.う, のこ.り.

What JLPT level is 残?

残 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.