English–Japanese

“forget” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiwasureru

Example

宿題を忘れます。shuku dai o wasu re ma su

I forget my homework.

Illustration for 忘れる (forget)

How to say “forget” in Japanese

“Forget” in Japanese is 忘れる (wasureru).

It describes losing a memory, intention, or awareness, and can also cover failing to take an item along.

Full entry for 忘れる: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 忘れる

新しい言葉を忘れます。atara shi i koto ba o wasu re ma su

I forget a new word.

大事な書類を忘れてきました。dai ji na sho rui o wasu re te ki ma shi ta

I left an important document behind.

Tips for using 忘れる

  • In everyday Japanese, 忘れる (wasureru) can mean both failing to remember and leaving an object behind, so context often determines whether English uses forget or leave behind.

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