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記念
kinen
Description
「記念」は、大切な出来事や人を、いつまでも忘れないようにすることです。
"記念" means to never forget an important event or person.
記念写真や記念日など、いろいろな言葉といっしょに使います。
It is used with various words like 記念写真 (commemorative photo) and 記念日 (anniversary).
Meanings
記念kinen
commemoration; keeping something in memory
卒業の記念に写真を撮りました。
We took photos to commemorate graduation.
記念するkinen suru
to commemorate; to mark an occasion
開店を記念して、セールをします。
To celebrate the opening, there will be a sale.
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Notes
- Etymology
記 (record) + 念 (thought/remember) — literally 'to keep in mind by recording'.
- Nuance
often used attributively, as in 記念日 (anniversary) or 記念写真 (commemorative photo).
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