物覚え
Meanings
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memory; ability to learn
Refers to one's capacity to memorize or learn new things. Often used in phrases like 物覚えがいい (has a good memory) or 物覚えが悪い (has a poor memory).
He has a good memory, so he quickly learned the new job.
As you get older, your ability to learn declines.
Usage patterns
- 物覚えがいいto have a good memory / to learn things quickly
He has a good memory, so he quickly learned his new job.
- 物覚えが悪いto have a poor memory / to be slow to learn
Lately I feel like my memory has gotten worse.
- 物覚えが早いto be quick to learn or memorize things
Children learn quickly, so they pick up foreign languages fast.