to leave word with (a person)
言残す
いいのこす
Verb, Transitive
1.
to leave word with (a person), to state in one's will
2.
to leave (something) unsaid, to forget to mention
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祖父は遺言で、家族への大切な言葉を言い残した。
My grandfather left important words for his family in his will.
彼は旅立つ前に、子供たちに激励の言葉を言い残した。
Before departing, he left words of encouragement for his children.
彼女は、その場では言い残したが、後で後悔した。
She left it unsaid at that moment, but regretted it later.
伝えたいことがあったのに、結局何も言い残せなかった。
I had something I wanted to convey, but in the end, I couldn't say anything.
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