Translation of Japanese word "忘れる" to English
忘れる
わすれる
[wasureru]
IPA: /wasɯɾɯɾɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo lose remembrance of.
How to use
忘れる (wasureru) — 'to forget'. Group 2. 忘れないでください — Please don't forget. 名前を忘れた — I forgot the name.
🇬🇧 English
to forget
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 忘れる
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): わすれる
Romaji Transcription: wasureru
Example Sentences
私は彼の名前を忘れる。
わたしはかれのなまえをわすれる。
I forgot his name.
彼女は彼の誕生日を忘れる。
かのじょはかれのたんじょうびをわすれる。
She forgot his birthday.
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Common phrases
- 忘れないでください— Please don't forget
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Frequency rank: #295 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "忘れる" mean?▼
The Japanese word "忘れる" means "to forget" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "忘れる"?▼
The word "忘れる" is read as "わすれる" (wasureru). 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: "If you forget important things, you will regret it.".
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