Korean

기억
Meaning: memory, recollection
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

記
憶

Example sentences

I have many good memories.
기억에 오래 남는 여행이었어요.
It was a trip that will remain in my memory for a long time.
어젯밤에 술에 너무 취해서 아무것도 기억이 안 나.
I got so drunk last night, I don't remember anything.
우리가 처음 만난 그곳을 기억해?
Do you remember that place where we first met?
그녀는 슬픈 기억을 지우려고 애썼다.
She tried to erase the sad memories.
그녀의 기억 속에는 그날의 풍경이 선명하게 남아있다.
The scenery of that day remains vividly in her memory.
그의 목소리를 들으니 옛 기억이 다시금 떠올랐다.
Hearing his voice, old memories came back once again.
오래된 기억은 시간이 흐르면서 자연스럽게 잊힌다.
Old memories are naturally forgotten as time passes.
그는 과거의 아픈 기억에 사로잡혀 있었다.
He was caught up in painful memories of the past.
기억이 아득하다
The memory is distant.

Usage Notes

Refers to the ability to store and recall information and experiences.

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