覚える
おぼえる
oboeru
verbVocabularyLevel 4 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

覚える (おぼえる (oboeru)) means "to memorize". Use the page for pronunciation and example sentences.

Meaning

to memorize

Also : to memorise · to remember

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

Imagine a huge, sticky brain full of old books that refuse to come out without shouting, "Obo!"

Example Sentences

まいにち、覚えます。

まいにち、おぼえます。

I like to memorize.

私は覚えます。

わたしはおぼえます。

I can memorize.

Kanji in this word

覚
Learn / Awake / Memorize
Kunおぼ.える、さ.ます、さ.める
Onかく
JLPT N3

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