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短期記憶 (たんききおく, tankikioku) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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Short-term memory refers to the retention of information for a period of several seconds to a few tens of seconds.
Temporarily remembering a phone number is a function of short-term memory.
Kanji 記 scribe, account, narrative 憶 recollection, think, remember Related words 長ちょう 期き 記き 憶おく 長期記憶 (long-term memory) contrasts with 短期記憶 in that it refers to the storage of information over extended periods, from hours to a lifetime.
作さ 業ぎょう 記き 憶おく 作業記憶 (working memory) is a related concept that involves not only temporary storage but also the manipulation of information, often considered an extension of short-term memory.
Etymology Compound of 短期 (short-term) and 記憶 (memory). The term is a direct translation of the English psychological term 'short-term memory'.
