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“memorization” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajianki

Example

試験の前に漢字を暗記します。shi ken no mae ni kan ji o an ki shi ma su

I memorize kanji before the test.

Illustration for 暗記 (memorization)

How to say “memorization” in Japanese

“Memorization” in Japanese is 暗記 (anki).

Refers to putting information into memory through focused effort so it can be recalled later.

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

Example sentences with 暗記

単語は例文と一緒に暗記すると、思い出しやすいです。tan go wa rei bun to is sho ni an ki su ru to omo i da shi ya su i de su

Memorizing words together with example sentences makes them easier to remember.

Tips for using 暗記

  • The expression 丸暗記 (maruanki) describes memorizing something wholesale, often in contrast with learning it through understanding.

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