ど忘れ

どわすれ
Alternative readings: ドわすれ
Alternative writings: ド忘れ, 度忘れ
JLPT:N1
Frequency:
1

A temporary lapse of memory when something you normally know slips your mind (e.g., a name, a word, or a kanji you can't recall for a moment).

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Examples

会議で相手の名前をど忘れしてしまって気まずかった。

I had a momentary lapse and forgot the person's name during the meeting, which was awkward.

漢字がど忘れで出てこないときはスマホで調べることにしている。

When I can't remember a kanji in a momentary lapse, I look it up on my phone.

大事な場面でど忘れしないように前もって練習した。

I practiced in advance so I wouldn't have a memory lapse at an important moment.

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