憶
憶·recollection, think, remember
- On-yomi
- おく
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 記憶 | きおく | memory, recollection |
| 記憶力 | きおくりょく | memory (as an ability) |
| 憶測 | おくそく | speculation, guesswork |
| 追憶 | ついおく | reminiscence, looking back |
Example sentences
子供の頃の記憶がほとんどない。
こどものころのきおくがほとんどない。
I have almost no memories of my childhood.
それは単なる憶測にすぎない。
それはたんなるおくそくにすぎない。
That is nothing more than speculation.
彼は記憶力がとてもいい。
かれはきおくりょくがとてもいい。
He has a very good memory.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Writing 一億 as 一憶 — the numeral uses the person radical
- Writing おぼえる as 憶える; the standard spelling is 覚える
Memory aid
Picture it
The heart radical 忄 plus 意 'thought': a thought kept in the heart is exactly what a memory is.
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