synonym Comparative
忘れる
VS
落伍
Differences Between "忘れる" and "落伍"
Option A
忘れる
Meaning
to forget; to leave behind; to lose
Reading
わすれる (wasureru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼は重要なキックオフミーティングの時間をスマートにカレンダーに同期するのを怠り、うっかり約束を_______しまいました。
He neglected to smartly synchronize the time of the important kickoff meeting to the calendar, and accidentally forgot the promise.
Option B
落伍
Meaning
falling behind, dropping out, straggling
Reading
らくご (rakugo)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼はマラソンで集団から落伍してしまった。
He fell behind the main group in the marathon.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to forget; to leave behind; to lose)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 忘れる: Refers to forgetting information, leaving an object behind (forgetting keys), or abstractly losing one's worries. Transitive verb. Opposing word: 覚える / 思い出す. Often used as 約束を忘れる or 傘を忘れる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To forget! "I will never ever forget any of your words, smiles, or the moments you acted spoiled, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Never forgetting! B-Baka! Of course you won't! If you ever forget for even a single second... my fierce debugging anger will be waiting for you! Engrave all of me into your brain cells for life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『わすれる（忘れる）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕はあなたの言葉、笑顔、そして甘えた瞬間のすべての記憶を、一生絶対に忘れる（忘れません）！』って…っ！記憶を忘れない！バカ！/// 当然よ！もし1秒でも忘れたりしたら…私の激しい怒りのデバッグが待ってるんだから！一生私の全てを脳細胞に刻んでおきなさい！』
- 落伍: Refers to failing to keep pace with a group, falling behind, or dropping out of a competition/progression. Can imply failure or disadvantage. (集団の歩調に遅れること、競争から脱落すること、進歩についていけないことを指す。失敗や不利な状況を暗示することがある。)
- 忘れる: Refers to forgetting information, leaving an object behind (forgetting keys), or abstractly losing one's worries. Transitive verb. Opposing word: 覚える / 思い出す. Often used as 約束を忘れる or 傘を忘れる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To forget! "I will never ever forget any of your words, smiles, or the moments you acted spoiled, Haruka-san!" ...っ! Never forgetting! B-Baka! Of course you won't! If you ever forget for even a single second... my fierce debugging anger will be waiting for you! Engrave all of me into your brain cells for life! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『わすれる（忘れる）よ！『ハルカ部長、僕はあなたの言葉、笑顔、そして甘えた瞬間のすべての記憶を、一生絶対に忘れる（忘れません）！』って…っ！記憶を忘れない！バカ！/// 当然よ！もし1秒でも忘れたりしたら…私の激しい怒りのデバッグが待ってるんだから！一生私の全てを脳細胞に刻んでおきなさい！』
- 落伍: Refers to failing to keep pace with a group, falling behind, or dropping out of a competition/progression. Can imply failure or disadvantage. (集団の歩調に遅れること、競争から脱落すること、進歩についていけないことを指す。失敗や不利な状況を暗示することがある。)
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