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“traces” in Japanese

Japanese

Also形跡 (keiseki)

Pronunciation

Romajinagori

Example

昔の名残がこの町にあります。mukashi no nagori ga ko no machi ni a ri ma su

There are traces of the past in this town.

Illustration for 名残 (traces)

How to say “traces” in Japanese

“Traces” in Japanese is 名残 (nagori).

Describes a trace or lingering sign left behind when a person, event, or period comes to an end.

Full entry for 名残: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 名残

古い石垣には、城下町だった頃の名残が見られます。furu i ishi gaki ni wa jō ka chō da tta koro no nagori ga mi ra re ma su

The old stone walls show traces of the town's past as a castle town.

Tips for using 名残

  • The expression 名残惜しい (nagori oshii) uses 名残 (nagori) for the feeling that remains when parting is difficult.

Other Japanese words for “traces”

雪の上に動物の形跡があります。yuki no ue ni dō butsu no kei seki ga a ri ma su

There are traces of an animal in the snow.

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