synonym Comparative
左
VS
残り
Differences Between "左" and "残り"
Option A
左
Meaning
left
Reading
ひだり (hidari)
Syllabus Level
N4
Practical Example
私の左に友達が座っています。
My friend is sitting to my left.
Option B
残り
Meaning
remainder, what is left, remaining
Reading
のこり (nokori)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
ケーキの残りを冷蔵庫に入れた。
I put the remaining cake in the refrigerator.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(left)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 左: Indicates the 'left' side or direction. Often used with に (ni) for 'to the left' or の (no) for 'left side of'.
- 残り: 一部が使用されたり、取られたりした後に残った部分を指します。時間、量、人数など様々なものに使われます。 / Refers to the part that is left after some has been used, taken, or consumed. Can be used for time, quantity, or people.
- 左: Indicates the 'left' side or direction. Often used with に (ni) for 'to the left' or の (no) for 'left side of'.
- 残り: 一部が使用されたり、取られたりした後に残った部分を指します。時間、量、人数など様々なものに使われます。 / Refers to the part that is left after some has been used, taken, or consumed. Can be used for time, quantity, or people.
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