残(のこ)らず

のこらず
adverb
without exception; all; entirely
1. without exception; all; entirely; every single one
Indicates that something applies to every member of a group with no exceptions.
お菓子(かし)を残(のこ)らず食(た)べてしまった。
I ate all the snacks without leaving any.
参加者(さんかしゃ)は残(のこ)らず集(あつ)まった。
All the participants gathered without exception.
書類(しょるい)を残(のこ)らず確認(かくにん)した。
I checked all the documents without missing any.

ETYMOLOGY:
残(のこ)る (to remain) + ず (negative suffix)
Literal: "without remaining" → "leaving none behind"

USAGE:
Often used with verbs of collection, consumption, or checking to emphasize completeness.

SIMILAR EXPRESSIONS:

  • 全部(ぜんぶ) - all (neutral)
  • 全(すべ)て - all, everything
  • 一人残(ひとりのこ)らず - everyone without exception
  • ことごとく - each and every one (literary)
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Added 2026.1.18 21:04 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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