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忘
忘 (readings: ぼう, わす; Japanese kanji) means “to forget”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 忘年会 (year-end party).
What does 忘 mean?
| Kanji | 忘 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to forget |
| Readings | ぼう, わす |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 忘
忘 is read ぼう or わす depending on the word.
Example words with 忘
| Example | 忘年会 (year-end party) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14