Japanese symbol for “memorize”
覚える
おぼえる
Romaji: oboeru
to memorize; to memorise; to commit to memory; to learn by heart
In Japanese, memorize is 覚える, read おぼえる (oboeru).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v1, vt to memorize; to memorise; to commit to memory; to learn by heart; to bear in mind; to remember
- v1, vt to learn; to pick up; to acquire
- v1, vt to feel
- v1, vt to think; to regard
Written forms: 覚える、憶える. Readings: おぼえる.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “memorize”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 諳んじる | そらんじる soranjiru | to memorize; to memorise; to recite from memory |
| 覚えこむ | おぼえこむ oboekomu | to memorize; to fix in memory; to master |
| 諳んずる | そらんずる soranzuru | to memorize; to memorise; to recite from memory |
| 頭に入れる | あたまにいれる atamaniireru | to keep in mind; to memorize |
| 空で覚える | そらでおぼえる soradeoboeru | to learn by heart (rote); to memorize; to memorise |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 感覚 | かんかく kankaku | sense; sensation; feeling |
| 覚え | おぼえ oboe | memory; sense; experience |
| 覚悟 | かくご kakugo | readiness; (mental) preparedness |
| 自覚 | じかく jikaku | self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); consciousness |
| 発覚 | はっかく hakkaku | detection (of a plot, fraud, etc.); discovery; coming to light |
See also: Chinese symbol for “memorize”.
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