NichiDict

覚える

N5
おぼえる
憶える
[oboeru]
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Meanings

1.IchidanTransitive

to memorize; to memorise; to commit to memory; to learn by heart; to bear in mind; to remember

2.IchidanTransitive

to learn; to pick up; to acquire

3.IchidanTransitive

to feel

4.IchidanTransitive

to think; to regard

Examples

新しい言葉を覚えた

I memorized a new word.

祖父から釣りのコツを覚えた

I picked up the knack of fishing from my grandfather.

なかなか名前を覚えられない

I have trouble remembering names.