“To linger” in Japanese
Short answer
To linger in Japanese is “暮れ残る” (kurenokoru). Full meaning: to linger (faint light of twilight), to remain lit in the lingering twilight.
Other ways to say “To linger” in Japanese
暮残る
kurenokoru to linger (faint light of twilight), to remain lit in the lingering twilight
昏れ残る
kurenokoru to linger (faint light of twilight), to remain lit in the lingering twilight
くれのこる
kurenokoru to linger (faint light of twilight), to remain lit in the lingering twilight
棚引く
tanabiku to trail (of smoke, clouds, etc.), to hang (of mist, haze, etc.), to lie (over), to linger, to flow (e.g. of hair in the wind)
長引く
nagabiku to be prolonged, to drag on, to take a long time, to persist, to linger
泥む
nazumu to cling to (e.g. old customs), to adhere to, to stick to, to be wedded to; to get used to, to become accustomed to; to linger (on), to progress slowly
暮残っ
kurenoko to linger (faint light of twilight), to remain lit in the lingering twilight
暮残ッ
kurenoko to linger (faint light of twilight), to remain lit in the lingering twilight
ぶらつく
buratsuku to stroll about, to saunter, to wander, to ramble, to hang around, to linger; to dangle, to swing
昏れ残ッ
kurenoko to linger (faint light of twilight), to remain lit in the lingering twilight
暮れ残っ
kurenoko to linger (faint light of twilight), to remain lit in the lingering twilight
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