メモ

めも
noun, suru verb
memo, note
1. memo, note
A short written message or reminder.
I take notes.
I wrote down the phone number.
I carry a memo pad around.

メモ (from English 'memo/memorandum') refers to short notes or reminders.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • メモを()る: to take notes
  • メモする: to make a note, to jot down
  • メモを(のこ)す: to leave a note

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • メモ(ちょう): memo pad, notepad
  • メモ用紙(ようし): memo paper
  • 付箋(ふせん)メモ: sticky note
  • 伝言(でんごん)メモ: message memo

RELATED:

  • ノート: notebook (for longer notes)
  • (おぼ)()き: memorandum (more formal)