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English - Japanese
Remain
rəˈmeɪn
Extremely common
300 - 400
300 - 400
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
残る (のこる), 依然として存在する (いぜんとしてそんざいする), 残す (のこす), 留まる (とどまる)
Remain meanings in Japanese
残る (のこる)
Example:
Only a few cookies remain on the plate.
皿の上にはクッキーが数個残っています。
He will remain here until tomorrow.
彼は明日までここに残ります。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when something is left over or stays in a particular place.
Note: This is the most common meaning of 'remain' and can be used in both casual and formal contexts.
依然として存在する (いぜんとしてそんざいする)
Example:
The problem remains unsolved.
その問題は依然として未解決のままです。
Despite the changes, the tradition remains.
変化にもかかわらず、その伝統は依然として存在しています。
Usage: formalContext: Used in more formal contexts to indicate that something continues to exist or be the same.
Note: This meaning often implies an ongoing state or condition.
残す (のこす)
Example:
Please remain seated until the show is over.
ショーが終わるまでお座りください。
We need to remain calm during the meeting.
会議中は冷静を保つ必要があります。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when instructing someone to stay in a certain position or state.
Note: This usage is common in instructions or requests.
留まる (とどまる)
Example:
He decided to remain in the city for a while.
彼はしばらくの間、その都市に留まることに決めました。
You can remain in your room if you want.
望むなら、部屋に留まっていてもいいですよ。
Usage: informalContext: Used when someone chooses to stay in a place or position.
Note: This meaning is often used in a more personal context.
Remain's synonyms
stay
To continue to be in a particular place or condition.
Example: I will stay at home tonight.
Note: Stay often implies a temporary or short-term duration compared to remain.
linger
To stay in a place longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave.
Example: The smell of her perfume lingered in the room.
Note: Linger conveys a sense of prolonging one's presence beyond what is expected.
endure
To continue to exist in the same state or condition, especially in spite of adverse circumstances.
Example: Despite the challenges, she endured the difficult situation.
Note: Endure emphasizes persistence or resilience in the face of difficulties.
persist
To continue to exist or endure over a period of time.
Example: The problem persisted despite multiple attempts to solve it.
Note: Persist suggests a continuous or prolonged existence or occurrence.
Remain expressions, common phrases
Remain unchanged
This phrase means to stay the same or not be altered.
Example: The rules of the game remain unchanged.
Note: It emphasizes the state of not changing.
Remain calm
To stay composed and not become agitated or panicked.
Example: In times of crisis, it's important to remain calm.
Note: It highlights the need for emotional stability.
Remain silent
To stay quiet or not speak.
Example: The suspect chose to remain silent during the interrogation.
Note: It emphasizes the act of not talking.
Remain seated
To stay in a sitting position or not get up.
Example: Please remain seated until the seatbelt sign is turned off.
Note: It specifies the position one should stay in.
Remain focused
To stay concentrated and not lose sight of your objectives.
Example: To achieve your goals, you must remain focused on your priorities.
Note: It stresses the need for concentration.
Remain hopeful
To stay optimistic and maintain a positive outlook.
Example: Despite the challenges, she chose to remain hopeful about the future.
Note: It underlines the attitude of optimism.
Remain neutral
To stay impartial and not take sides in a conflict or situation.
Example: As a mediator, it's essential to remain neutral and unbiased.
Note: It denotes a stance of impartiality.
Remain in touch
To stay connected or maintain communication with someone.
Example: Even after moving abroad, they managed to remain in touch with their old friends.
Note: It implies continuous communication.
Remain in place
To stay where you are and not move from that position.
Example: During the earthquake, it's safer to remain in place until the shaking stops.
Note: It stresses the need to stay stationary for safety.
Remain everyday (slang) expressions
Stay put
To remain in one place without moving.
Example: Just stay put while I go get the car keys.
Note: This term emphasizes remaining stationary or not changing position.
Hang around
To stay in a place, typically without purpose or for leisure.
Example: I'll just hang around here until you finish shopping.
Note: It implies a more casual staying or lingering without a specific goal.
Stick around
To stay in a location or situation for a period of time.
Example: I'll stick around to help you clean up after the party.
Note: Similar to 'stay put,' it suggests staying in a specific context or situation.
Hold on
To wait or remain on the line or in a place for a short period.
Example: Just hold on a minute, I'll be right back.
Note: It often implies a temporary delay before continuing with an action.
Keep on
To continue with an activity, task, or behavior.
Example: I'll just keep on working until I finish this project.
Note: It suggests continuous or ongoing action without interruption.
Remain put
To stay in one place or position.
Example: I'll remain put until the storm passes.
Note: Similar to 'stay put,' this term emphasizes staying in a fixed position or location.
Remain - Examples
The cake remained untouched on the table.
We will remain in the city for a few more days.
The remains of the ancient castle can still be seen on the hill.
Remain grammar
Remain - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: remain
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): remained
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): remaining
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): remains
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): remain
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): remain
Syllables, Separation and Stress
remain Contains 2 syllables: re • main
Phonetic transcription: ri-ˈmān
re main , ri ˈmān (The red syllable is stressed)
Remain - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
remain: 300 - 400 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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