N4
きねん (kinen)
記念
commemoration, memory, souvenir
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used in compound words like 記念写真 (kinen shashin - commemorative photo) or 記念品 (kinenhin - souvenir). It means "to remember/commemorate an event or person."
📝 Example Sentences
旅行の記念に写真を撮りました。
I took a photo to commemorate the trip.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "記念"!
卒業の_______に時計を買いました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 卒業という大切な出来事を「覚えているため」に何かをする場合は「記念」を使います。
English: When doing something "to remember" an important event like graduation, 'kinen' is used.
English: When doing something "to remember" an important event like graduation, 'kinen' is used.
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