日本語道場

Nihongo Dojo — N3 → N2

Kanji

N3

Meaningsremainder, leftover, balance
On'yomiザン、サン
Kun'yomiのこ、のこ、そこな、のこ
Strokes10
Radical

Compounds

  • remainder, remnant, the rest, what is left

  • to remain, to be left

  • survival, remaining, being extant, being left

  • regrettable, unfortunate, disappointing, vexing

  • staying behind, remaining, residual

  • to leave behind

Example sentences

  • It was unfortunate I didn't make the deadline.

  • It is unfortunately true.

  • It's too bad that I don't need to lose weight.

  • How many sandwiches are there left?

  • Unfortunately, the results yesterday were as you see.

  • Well there aren't any other positions left. After that, all that is left is basic member.

  • If I'm going to have a wedding ceremony, I want it to be the best ever so I have no regrets!

  • Whoops! There aren't many live coals left! Go make some kindling would you?