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English - Japanese
Forget
fərˈɡɛt
Extremely common
800 - 900
800 - 900
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
忘れる (わすれる, wasureru), 失念する (しつねんする, shitsunen suru), 思い出せない (おもいだせない, omoidasenai), 忘却 (ぼうきゃく, boukyaku)
Forget meanings in Japanese
忘れる (わすれる, wasureru)
Example:
I forgot my keys at home.
家に鍵を忘れました。
Don't forget to call me.
私に電話するのを忘れないでください。
Usage: InformalContext: Everyday conversations, casual situations
Note: This is the most common and general term for 'forget' in Japanese.
失念する (しつねんする, shitsunen suru)
Example:
I forgot to mention that in the meeting.
会議でそれを言い忘れました。
I completely forgot about our appointment.
私たちの約束を完全に失念していました。
Usage: FormalContext: Business or formal settings
Note: This term is more formal and is often used in professional contexts.
思い出せない (おもいだせない, omoidasenai)
Example:
I can't remember his name.
彼の名前が思い出せません。
I forgot where I put my wallet.
財布をどこに置いたか思い出せません。
Usage: InformalContext: Casual conversations, when struggling to recall information
Note: This phrase literally means 'cannot recall' and is often used when someone is unable to remember something.
忘却 (ぼうきゃく, boukyaku)
Example:
He is in a state of forgetfulness.
彼は忘却の状態にあります。
The forgetfulness of the past can be liberating.
過去の忘却は解放的なことがあります。
Usage: Formal/LiteraryContext: Literature, philosophical discussions
Note: This term is more philosophical and is used in literary contexts to discuss the concept of forgetting.
Forget's synonyms
Omit
To leave out or fail to include something.
Example: She omitted to mention the meeting in her report.
Note: Omit implies a deliberate decision not to include something.
Neglect
To fail to care for or pay attention to something or someone.
Example: He neglected to lock the door before leaving.
Note: Neglect often implies a lack of attention or care rather than a deliberate act.
Overlook
To fail to notice or consider something.
Example: I must have overlooked your email in my inbox.
Note: Overlook suggests a failure to see or recognize something rather than intentionally forgetting.
Disregard
To ignore or pay no attention to something.
Example: He disregarded my advice and ended up in trouble.
Note: Disregard implies a conscious decision to ignore or pay no attention to something.
Forget expressions, common phrases
Slip one's mind
To forget something, especially something important or urgent.
Example: I'm sorry I didn't call you back yesterday; it completely slipped my mind.
Note: This phrase emphasizes a momentary lapse in memory.
Forget about it
To stop thinking about or dwelling on something.
Example: I can't believe I lost the game. Forget about it, let's move on.
Note: This phrase suggests dismissing the matter or letting it go.
Blank out
To forget something temporarily; to have a moment of forgetfulness.
Example: I completely blanked out during the exam and couldn't remember any of the answers.
Note: This phrase often implies a sudden loss of memory.
Let slip one's mind
To forget something unintentionally or accidentally.
Example: I'm sorry I forgot your birthday; it just let it slip my mind.
Note: Similar to 'slip one's mind,' but with a sense of inadvertence.
Draw a blank
To be unable to remember something; to have a complete memory lapse.
Example: I tried to remember his name, but I just drew a blank.
Note: This phrase implies a total failure to recall information.
Forget oneself
To behave in an inappropriate way due to a momentary loss of control.
Example: I forgot myself and shouted at my boss in front of everyone.
Note: This phrase suggests a temporary lapse in self-control or awareness.
Slip one's memory
To forget something; to fail to recall a piece of information.
Example: Her name slipped my memory, but now I remember it's Sarah.
Note: Similar to 'slip one's mind,' but with a focus on memory.
Forget everyday (slang) expressions
Space out
To space out means to mentally disengage or become unaware of one's surroundings, often resulting in forgetting something or being absent-minded.
Example: I totally spaced out during the meeting and missed what the boss said.
Note:
Zonk out
To zonk out means to fall asleep suddenly or lose consciousness, leading to forgetting tasks or events.
Example: I zonked out after studying for hours and forgot to call my friend back.
Note:
Ditch
To ditch something means to intentionally neglect, abandon, or forget about it.
Example: I totally ditched our dinner plans last night; it completely slipped my mind.
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Let it slip
To let something slip means to accidentally reveal or disclose information that was supposed to be kept secret, often leading to forgetfulness or making a mistake.
Example: I accidentally let it slip that we were throwing a surprise party for him.
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Space cadet
A space cadet is a term for someone who is forgetful, absent-minded, or easily loses focus on tasks.
Example: I'm such a space cadet today; I forgot my keys, wallet, and even my phone.
Note: This term refers to someone who is chronically forgetful or absent-minded, likened to a forgetful astronaut floating in space.
Forget - Examples
I always forget my keys.
Don't forget to call your mother.
He forgot his wallet at home.
Forget grammar
Forget - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: forget
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): forgot
Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle): forgotten
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): forgetting
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): forgets
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): forget
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): forget
Syllables, Separation and Stress
forget Contains 2 syllables: for • get
Phonetic transcription: fər-ˈget
for get , fər ˈget (The red syllable is stressed)
Forget - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
forget: 800 - 900 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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