1.
to remember, to memorize
To commit something to memory, to memorize. The opposite of 忘れる (to forget).
2.
to learn, to pick up
To acquire a skill or knowledge, often through practice or experience.
TRANSITIVITY: 他動詞 (transitive). No pair verb. Pattern: Xを覚える (memorize/learn X).
ASPECT: ている indicates resulting state. 覚えている = 'remember' (state of having memorized). This is a key verb where ている means the result, not ongoing action.
COMMON PATTERNS:
Opposite: 忘れる (to forget). Different from 習う which emphasizes learning from a teacher.
Related Words
Antonym:
忘れる (to forget)