N3

meaning and readings

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Kanji

N3
Meaning
cruel, leave behind
Onyomi
ザン
Kunyomi
のこ(る)、のこ(す)
Formula
残 = 歹 + 㦮。

Story

残 is analyzed as a combination of 歹 (corpse), 㦮 (spear covered in blood and flesh) and denotes cruel, leave behind.

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This kanji belongs to JLPT N3.

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