Quick answer
忘 is the kanji for "Forget". A common reading is わす.れる (wasureru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Forget
Also : Neglect · Lose track of
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
7 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 忘 represents 'FORGET'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of forget.
On-reading: ぼう — remember this sound by associating it with forget. Kun-reading: わす.れる.
Example Sentences
大切な約束を忘れないようにします。
たいせつなやくそくをわすれないようにします。
I'll try not to forget important promises.
鍵を忘れてしまいました。
かぎをわすれてしまいました。
I forgot my keys.
Vocabulary using 忘
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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