noun
lingering traces; remnants; afterimage
Refers to faint remaining signs, shadows, or vestiges of something that has passed or disappeared. Often used in literary or poetic contexts.
古い町並みに、かつての繁栄の残影が感じられる。
In the old townscape, one can feel the lingering traces of its former prosperity.
彼の顔には、苦労の残影が色濃く残っていた。
The remnants of hardship were deeply etched on his face.