JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
忘 — forget
- Reading
- ボウ・わす.れる
- Meaning
- forget
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
忘 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ボウ・わす.れる and it means forget. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
忘 appears in everyday japanese words such as 度忘れ (lapse of memory), 忘れ物 (lost article) and 忘れる (to forget).
Japanese words containing 忘
Frequently asked questions
What does 忘 mean in Japanese?
忘 means forget in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 忘 read?
忘 is read ボウ・わす.れる. Reading it inside real words — 度忘れ and 忘れ物 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 忘 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 忘 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 忘 in a word?
A common word containing 忘 is 度忘れ (どわすれ) — "lapse of memory". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 忘 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 忘 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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