Translation of Japanese word "覚える" to English
覚える
おぼえる
[oboeru]
IPA: /oɓɛɾɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo recall from one's memory; to have an image in one's memory.
How to use
覚える (oboeru) — 'to remember / memorize'. Group 2. 単語を覚える — memorize vocabulary. 覚えていますか？ — Do you remember?. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
to remember / memorize
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 覚える
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): おぼえる
Romaji Transcription: oboeru
Example Sentences
私は彼の名前を覚える。
わたしはかれのなまえをおぼえる。
I remembered his name.
彼女は彼の誕生日を覚える。
かのじょはかれのたんじょうびをおぼえる。
She remembered his birthday.
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Common phrases
- 単語を覚える— to memorize vocabulary
- 覚えていますか？— Do you remember?
Frequency rank: #296 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "覚える" mean?▼
The Japanese word "覚える" means "to remember / memorize" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "覚える"?▼
The word "覚える" is read as "おぼえる" (oboeru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "私は彼の名前を覚える。".
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