覚える

To memorize, learn a skill, or experience a sensation.

Readings

Other forms

覚えます polite form

覚えた plain past

覚えて te-form

覚えられる potential

憶える less common kanji

1 Verb (ichidan/ru-verb)

To memorize or remember

Refers to the active process of committing information to memory or acquiring a skill through practice.

Example

新しい漢字を覚えるのは大変です。

Memorizing new kanji is tough.

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2 Verb (ichidan/ru-verb)

To feel or experience

Indicates the subjective experience of a sensation or emotion, typically in formal or written contexts.

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覚える

おぼえる

To memorize, learn a skill, or experience a sensation.

Example

この言葉を覚えましょう。

Let's memorize this word.

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