遺す
Reading: のこす
Meaning: to leave behind, to bequeath, to preserve for posterity
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Example Sentence
I leave books to my children.
Usage Notes
Used when leaving something for future generations or preserving something important. More formal than 残す and often used for legacies, works of art, or important cultural items.
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