物忘(ものわす)れ

ものわすれ
noun
forgetfulness
cognition
1. forgetfulness
the tendency to forget things, often due to age, distraction, or poor memory
最近(さいきん)物忘(ものわす)れがひどい。
My forgetfulness has been terrible lately.
年(とし)を取(と)ると物忘(ものわす)れが増(ふ)える。
Forgetfulness increases as you get older.
物忘(ものわす)れを防(ふせ)ぐためにメモを取(と)るようにしている。
I try to take notes to prevent forgetfulness.

Forms

物(もの) (things) + 忘(わす)れ (forgetting) → forgetting things

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Cultural note

Severe or worsening 物忘(ものわす)れ in older adults may be a sign of dementia and should be evaluated by a doctor.

Related Words

Compare: ど忘(わす)れ (momentary memory lapse)
Related: うっかり忘(わす)れ (careless forgetfulness)
Related: 記憶力(きおくりょく) (memory capacity)
Compare: 記憶(きおく)違(ちが)い (faulty memory)
Compare: 度忘(どわす)れ (sudden memory lapse)
Compare: アルツハイマー (Alzheimer's (disease))
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Added 2026.1.26 22:58 · Revised 2026.10.5 21:33
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