Kanji · N3 · 12 strokes
覚 / to memorize
Kanji for to memorize or to wake up.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | カク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | おぼ.えます、さ.めます | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
覚 carries the meaning to memorize or to wake up.
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How to write 覚
Trace 覚 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 覚
覚えますおぼえますto memorize
目覚まし時計めざましどけいalarm clock
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覚 in context
この漢字はもう覚えましたか。
このかんじはもうおぼえましたか。
Have you memorized this kanji already?
目覚まし時計をセットしました。
めざましどけいをせっとしました。
I set the alarm clock.
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 覚 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
覚 — Kanji Practice
12 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/覚
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