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覚える

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 覚える

ぼえ
憶える
Transitive
Ichidan verb
Freq #274
1

to memorize; to memorise; to commit to memory; to learn by heart; to bear in mind; to remember

Examples
あなたが知っている事を全部彼に話す事を覚えておいてください。
You must remember to tell him all that you know.
2

覚える only

to learn; to pick up; to acquire

Examples
日本語は外人にとって覚えにくい。
It is hard for foreigners to learn Japanese.
3

覚える only

to feel

Examples
その音楽には本当に感動をおぼえた
That music really gets me.
4

覚える only

to think; to regard

Kanji in this Word

12 strokes
Frequency: 710
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

memorize
learn
remember
awake
sober up

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カク
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おぼ.える
さ.ます
さ.める
さと.る
16 strokes
Frequency: 1324
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

recollection
think
remember

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
オク
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