Memorize information thoroughly through repetition so it can be recalled perfectly.
Word in 30 Seconds
- To store information in memory through repetition.
- Commonly used for exams and vocabulary learning.
- Implies active effort to recall without looking.
概要
「暗記する」は、情報を脳に定着させ、いつでも引き出せる状態にすることを意味します。単に「覚える」よりも、反復練習や集中した学習によって知識を習得するというニュアンスが強くなります。2) 使用パターン: 「〜を暗記する」という形で使われます。名詞形として「暗記」が使われることも多く、「暗記カード」や「暗記力」といった複合語も一般的です。3) 一般的な文脈: 主に学生の試験勉強や、専門用語の習得、外国語の単語学習などで頻繁に使用されます。効率的に覚えるための「暗記法」という言葉もよく耳にします。4) 類語との比較: 「覚える」は非常に広い意味を持ち、経験や感覚的な記憶も含みますが、「暗記する」は文字通り「暗（何も見ずに）」に「記（書き出せる）」状態にするという、より限定的で能動的な学習プロセスを強調します。
Examples
試験のために英単語を暗記する。
everydayI memorize English words for the exam.
台本を完璧に暗記しておく必要があります。
formalYou need to memorize the script perfectly.
この歌の歌詞、全部暗記しちゃった。
informalI've memorized all the lyrics to this song.
暗記は学習の基礎である。
academicMemorization is the foundation of learning.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
丸暗記する
To memorize by rote
暗記が得意
Good at memorizing
暗記が苦手
Bad at memorizing
Often Confused With
This is a general term for remembering or learning. It includes memorization but also refers to learning a skill or recalling a memory.
This sounds more clinical or technical. It refers to the act of storing information in the brain, often used in scientific or formal contexts.
Grammar Patterns
How to Use It
Usage Notes
The word is primarily used in educational or professional contexts where specific information needs to be retained. It is slightly more formal than the general verb 'oboreru' (to remember/learn). Using it in casual, non-academic situations can sound overly stiff or mechanical.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use 'ankisuru' for things that are not information-based, such as 'remembering a person's face' or 'remembering an experience'. In those cases, use 'oboeru' instead. Remember that 'ankisuru' implies a conscious effort to store data.
Tips
Use spaced repetition for better results
Don't just cram everything at once. Reviewing information at increasing intervals helps move it to long-term memory.
Avoid rote memorization without understanding
Memorizing without understanding the context makes information hard to apply. Always try to grasp the logic behind the facts.
The Japanese exam culture
In Japan, high-pressure entrance exams often require significant rote memorization. This has led to many popular mnemonic tools and stationery items.
Word Origin
The word is composed of '暗' (dark, referring to the hidden inner mind) and '記' (to record). It describes the process of moving information into one's internal, hidden storage.
Cultural Context
Japanese education places high value on memory, often seen in the preparation for university entrance exams. This environment has made 'anki' a very common term in daily life for students.
Memory Tip
Think of the kanji '暗' (dark/hidden) and '記' (record). You are putting information into the 'dark' (your mind) so that you can 'record' it inside.
Frequently Asked Questions
4 questions「覚える」は記憶全般を指し、経験や顔を覚える場合にも使えます。一方「暗記する」は、文字や数字などの情報を正確に記憶する学習行為に限定されます。
はい、勉強の話題では非常によく使います。ただし、友達との会話で「昨日の晩ごはんを暗記した」とは言わず、学習の文脈で使うのが自然です。
一般的には、間隔を空けて復習する「分散学習」や、暗記カードを使ってテストする手法が効果的だとされています。
直接的な反対語はありませんが、記憶から消えることを指す「忘れる」が対照的な概念として挙げられます。
Test Yourself
試験のために、歴史の年号を一生懸命___。
過去の試験勉強の経験を述べているため、過去形の「暗記した」が適切です。
次の文で最も自然なものを選んでください。
「暗記する」は情報や知識に対して使われるため、英単語が最も適しています。
（テストのために / 漢字を / 私は / 暗記した）
日本語は語順の自由度が高いため、これらはすべて自然な文として成立します。
Score: /3
Summary
Memorize information thoroughly through repetition so it can be recalled perfectly.
- To store information in memory through repetition.
- Commonly used for exams and vocabulary learning.
- Implies active effort to recall without looking.
Use spaced repetition for better results
Don't just cram everything at once. Reviewing information at increasing intervals helps move it to long-term memory.
Avoid rote memorization without understanding
Memorizing without understanding the context makes information hard to apply. Always try to grasp the logic behind the facts.
The Japanese exam culture
In Japan, high-pressure entrance exams often require significant rote memorization. This has led to many popular mnemonic tools and stationery items.
Examples
4 of 4試験のために英単語を暗記する。
I memorize English words for the exam.
台本を完璧に暗記しておく必要があります。
You need to memorize the script perfectly.
この歌の歌詞、全部暗記しちゃった。
I've memorized all the lyrics to this song.
暗記は学習の基礎である。
Memorization is the foundation of learning.
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