Japanese Word of the Day
覚える
o-BOE-reru • verb — 22nd of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to memorize; to remember and learn something so you can recall it later
Examples
- この単語を覚えてください。
(Please memorize this word.) - 子どもは新しいことをすぐ覚えます。
(Children quickly remember new things.) - 電話番号を覚えるのは難しいです。
(It is difficult to memorize phone numbers.)
Synonyms
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Antonyms
- 忘れる
This word is very common in everyday Japanese when talking about memorizing information or remembering facts. It can mean both actively learning something by memory and simply retaining it in your mind.
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