English–Japanese
“recollection” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikaisō
Example
写真を見ると、子どもの頃を回想します。sha shin o mi ru to ko do mo no koro o kai sō shi ma su
I recall my childhood when I look at photos.
How to say “recollection” in Japanese
“Recollection” in Japanese is 回想 (kaisō).
Describes mentally revisiting past events with sustained attention rather than recalling them only in passing.
Example sentences with 回想
展示には、地域の人々の回想が収められています。ten ji ni wa chi iki no hito bito no kai sō ga osa me ra re te i ma su
The exhibit contains the recollections of local residents.
Tips for using 回想
- In Japanese, 回想 (kaisō) can describe an extended act of looking back on one's life, not merely the sudden return of a single memory.