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繰り越す

くりこす

N1carry over · defer

Examples

残った作業は翌日に繰り越すことにした。

使わなかった予算の一部を次年度へ繰り越した。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 繰り越す(くりこす) means carrying remaining work, money, or a similar balance over to the next day or period.
  • Basic usage: Use it for unfinished work or unused funds that are carried into the following period.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • Carrying a balance forward versus rescheduling
    • 繰り越す focuses on carrying what remains into the next period.
    • 延期する focuses on moving a planned event or activity to a later time.

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