忘れ物

わすれもの
Alternative readings: わすれもん
Alternative writings: 忘れもの, 忘れもん, わすれ物
JLPT:N4
Frequency:
1

An item that has been left behind or lost by its owner (e.g., something left on a train or in a shop).

Noun

Examples

駅で財布の忘れ物が届いていると放送があった。

There was an announcement that a lost wallet had been turned in at the station.

忘れ物センターで傘を受け取った。

I picked up an umbrella at the lost-and-found center.

教室に忘れ物をしないように、帰る前にチェックした。

I checked before leaving so I wouldn't leave anything behind in the classroom.

2

The act of leaving something behind or forgetting something; used in expressions like 'to leave something behind'.

Noun

Examples

今日は電車で大事な資料を忘れ物してしまった。

Today I left an important document on the train.

忘れ物をしないように、出かける前にカギと財布を確認する。

To avoid leaving things behind, I check my keys and wallet before going out.

彼は忘れ物が多いので、メモを取る習慣がある。

He often leaves things behind, so he has a habit of taking notes.

Word Relationships

Synonyms
Derivations