Japanese Word · Intermediate
取り残す
to leave behind
Pronunciation: [to̞ɾʲino̞ko̞sɨ]
Meaning
to leave behind
Example
将来的に、それ以上に人口減が進み、空き家が増え、手入れもできない土地へと取り残されていく想定が十分つきます。
In the future, it is quite possible to imagine that the population will decline even further, the number of vacant houses will increase
Practice tips
- Practice 取り残す out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.