“To leave” in Japanese
Short answer
To leave in Japanese is “残す” (nokosu). Full meaning: to leave (behind); to leave (undone), to not finish; to save, to set aside, to reserve.
Other ways to say “To leave” in Japanese
去る
saru to leave, to go away; to pass, to elapse; to be distant
出る
deru to leave, to exit, to go out, to come out, to get out; to leave (on a journey), to depart, to start out, to set out; to move forward
預ける
azukeru to leave (in someone's keeping), to put (in someone's care), to place (in someone's custody), to entrust (someone) with, to deposit; to put (someone) in charge of, to leave (a matter) in someone's hands, to let (someone) decide; to lean on, to put on
任せる
makaseru to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone), to entrust (to someone), to entrust (someone) with; to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.), to let (take its own course), to let (happen), to give (oneself to something); to use (money, strength,
立ち去る
tachisaru to leave, to depart, to take one's leave
立ち退く
tachinoku to leave, to evacuate, to withdraw (from), to clear out; to move out (of a house, etc.), to vacate
去り行く
sariyuku to leave
印す
shirusu to leave (a mark, trace, etc.), to print, to stamp
遺す
nokosu to leave (behind); to leave (undone), to not finish; to save, to set aside, to reserve
まかり出る
makarideru to leave, to withdraw; to appear before, to present oneself
発つ
tatsu to depart (on a journey, trip, etc.), to leave, to set off, to start
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