English–Japanese

“note” in Japanese

Japanese

Also注 (chū)

Pronunciation

Romajimemo

Example

電話番号をメモします。den wa ban gō o me mo shi ma su

I write down the phone number.

Illustration for メモ (note)

How to say “note” in Japanese

“Note” in Japanese is メモ (memo).

A note captures important information briefly for later recall or reference.

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

Example sentences with メモ

先生へのメモを書きます。sen sei e no me mo o ka ki ma su

I write a note to my teacher.

買い物の品を忘れないようにメモしておきます。ka i mono no shina o wasu re na i yō ni me mo shi te o ki ma su

I write down the items I need to buy so I will not forget them.

Tips for using メモ

  • The Japanese expression メモする (memo suru) means to jot down information, whereas an English memo is often a formal message within an organization.

Other Japanese words for “note”

2

注

chū

nounnote

この本には注があります。ko no hon ni wa chū ga a ri ma su

There is a note in this book.

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