English–Japanese
“momentary forgetfulness” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajidowasure
Example
名前をど忘れしました。na mae o do wasu re shi ma shi ta
I had a momentary lapse of memory and forgot the name.
How to say “momentary forgetfulness” in Japanese
“Momentary forgetfulness” in Japanese is ど忘れ (dowasure).
Describes a brief gap in recall that makes a familiar fact or name temporarily unavailable.
Example sentences with ど忘れ
発表中に答えをど忘れしてしまいました。hap pyō chū ni kota e o do wasu re shi te shi ma i ma shi ta
I suddenly forgot the answer during my presentation.
Tips for using ど忘れ
- The Japanese term ど忘れ (dowasure) commonly applies to a familiar person's name or an everyday word that returns to memory shortly afterward.