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残
残 (readings: ざん, のこ; Japanese kanji) means “remain / cruel”. It is a Grade 4 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 4 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 残念 (regrettable).
What does 残 mean?
| Kanji | 残 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | remain / cruel |
| Readings | ざん, のこ |
| Grade | Grade 4 (Upper) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 残
残 is read ざん or のこ depending on the word.
Example words with 残
| Example | 残念 (regrettable) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14