noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
leftover food; half-eaten food
Refers to food that remains uneaten after a meal, either on a plate or as surplus. Often used in contexts of food waste or saving for later.
食べ残しを冷蔵庫に入れておいた。
I put the leftovers in the fridge.
食べ残しの量を減らす工夫が必要だ。
We need to find ways to reduce the amount of leftover food.