メモリーmemorii

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メモリmemori
Definitions
  1. noun, computingmemory
    メモリ増設ぞうせつしようかな。↗
    Maybe I ought to expand the memory.
  2. nounmemory; recollection; remembrance
Synonyms & antonyms
  • Related記憶きおくNeutralThe most common everyday word for memory and recollection, also covering data storage; 「メモリー」 leans toward computer memory or emotionally tinged memories.
  • Related物覚えものおぼえNeutralThe ability to memorize or learn new things, as in 「物覚えが悪い」; for a person's memory in this sense 「メモリー」 is not used.
  • Related覚えおぼえNeutralRemembering or an impression, also something learned or experienced, as in 「覚えがない」; 「メモリー」 favors computer memory or recollections.

Use 「メモリー」 for computer memory, as in 「メモリー不足」, or for memories with feeling; 「記憶」 is the everyday word for memory, 「物覚え」 for one's ability to memorize, and 「覚え」 for remembering or experience.

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Japanese definitions
  1. 記憶きおく。思い出おもいで。
  2. 記憶装置きおくそうち。
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