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What is the Kanji for 'Forget'? | 忘

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Forget', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Forget' is 忘.

    kanji

    忘

    Meaning

    Forget

    Reading

    kunyomiわす

    wasu

    onyomiぼう

    bou

    Parts

    心Heart 亡Death, Deceased

    Example Word

    忘れる: forget. The Japanese verb '忘れる (わすれる)' means 'to forget'. It is used when someone fails to remember something, whether it be information, an event, or an object. This verb can be used in various contexts, such as forgetting a task, a person, or even one's own belongings. For example: I forgot my wallet「財布を忘れました」(さいふをわすれました). Don't forget to call me「電話するのを忘れないで」(でんわするのをわすれないで). The verb can also be used in a more abstract sense, such as forgetting a feeling or a past experience. It is important to note that '忘れる' is often used with the particle 'を' to indicate the object that is forgotten.

    Radical

    心

    Stroke Count

    7

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    441

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 忘

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    心

    Meaning

    Heart

    kanji

    亡

    Meaning

    Death, Deceased

Words Using 忘

This kanji is used in 4 words:

    word

    度忘れ

    Meaning

    Forget

    word

    忘れ物

    Meaning

    Forgotten item

    word

    忘れる

    Meaning

    Forget

    word

    忘年会

    Meaning

    Year end party

Kanji Related to 忘 Through the Part 心

These 43 kanji contain the part 心 as well.

    kanji

    窓

    Meaning

    Window

    kanji

    愛

    Meaning

    Love

    kanji

    意

    Meaning

    Idea

    kanji

    惑

    Meaning

    Beguile, Bewildered

    kanji

    忌

    Meaning

    Abhor, Mourning

    kanji

    急

    Meaning

    Urgent

    kanji

    息

    Meaning

    Breath

    kanji

    愚

    Meaning

    Foolish

    kanji

    恣

    Meaning

    Selfish, Arbitrary

    kanji

    患

    Meaning

    Ill, Afflicted

    kanji

    怠

    Meaning

    Lazy, Neglect

    kanji

    慰

    Meaning

    Console, Consolation

    kanji

    徳

    Meaning

    Virtue

    kanji

    恵

    Meaning

    Favor, Bestow a favor

    kanji

    愁

    Meaning

    Distress, Melancholy

    kanji

    忠

    Meaning

    Loyalty

    kanji

    悪

    Meaning

    Evil

    kanji

    恩

    Meaning

    Grace, Kindness

    kanji

    応

    Meaning

    Answer, Respond

    kanji

    思

    Meaning

    Think

    kanji

    懇

    Meaning

    Cordial, Courteous

    kanji

    芯

    Meaning

    Wick

    kanji

    悠

    Meaning

    Remote, Leisurely

    kanji

    忍

    Meaning

    Endure, Stealth

    kanji

    恋

    Meaning

    Love, Romance

    kanji

    恐

    Meaning

    Fear

    kanji

    恥

    Meaning

    Ashamed, Shame

    kanji

    懲

    Meaning

    Chastise, Learn by mistakes

    kanji

    聴

    Meaning

    Listen

    kanji

    慶

    Meaning

    Congratulate, Congratulations

    kanji

    想

    Meaning

    Concept

    kanji

    志

    Meaning

    Intention

    kanji

    態

    Meaning

    Appearance, Condition

    kanji

    憲

    Meaning

    Constitution

    kanji

    念

    Meaning

    Thought

    kanji

    怨

    Meaning

    Grudge

    kanji

    感

    Meaning

    Feeling, Sensation

    kanji

    怒

    Meaning

    Anger, Angry

    kanji

    懸

    Meaning

    Suspend

    kanji

    憩

    Meaning

    Rest

    kanji

    悲

    Meaning

    Sad

    kanji

    必

    Meaning

    Inevitable, Certain

    kanji

    慈

    Meaning

    Affection, Mercy

Kanji Related to 忘 Through the Part 亡

These 4 kanji contain the part 亡 as well.

    kanji

    妄

    Meaning

    Irrational, Reckless

    kanji

    盲

    Meaning

    Blind

    kanji

    忙

    Meaning

    Busy

    kanji

    望

    Meaning

    Hope, Ambition

Learn the Kanji 忘

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 忘 mean?

忘 means 'Forget'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.