Word Meaning 居残り

いのこり inokori

居残り is read as いのこり (inokori) and means working overtime.

Meaning

English

working overtime
detention
being kept in (e.g. after school)

Reading

Kana

いのこり

Romaji

inokori

Stroke Sequence

3 Characters • 20 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N3 Jōyō Grade 5 Kanken 6級 Rank 23023 Priority D

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

居残る

いのこる

to stay behind

居残り手当

いのこりてあて

overtime pay

居眠り

いねむり

nodding off (while sitting)

居座り

いすわり

remaining

居回り

いまわり

one's surroundings

居反り

いぞり

backwards body drop

居所

いどころ

place of temporary residence

居住

きょじゅう

residence

居間

いま

living room (Western style)

居酒屋

いざかや

izakaya

居る

おる

to (have the audacity to) do

居候

いそうろう

lodger who pays nothing for room and board

Example Sentences

トムは授業中おしゃべりをしていたので居残りさせられた。

Tom was given detention for talking during class.

Context Links Usage in Anime Open to see people, character names, and anime titles. 2 related entries

Real usage of this vocabulary in people, character names, and anime titles on Anime.Jepang.org.