Translation guide
Ways to express 'reminder' in Japanese, from physical notes to verbal prompts and digital notifications.
A written note, memo, or slip used to remind oneself or others of something.
A general term for a note or memo, often used for reminders.
I put a reminder note on the fridge.
A sticky note, commonly used for reminders on desks or documents.
大事なことを付箋に書いてパソコンに貼った。
I wrote an important reminder on a sticky note and put it on my computer.
A memorandum or aide-mémoire; slightly formal.
会議の前に覚え書きを確認した。
I checked my reminder notes before the meeting.
A message or signal that reminds someone to do something or about an event.
Common loanword for digital or formal reminders (e.g., email, app).
会議のリマインダーを送ります。
I'll send a reminder about the meeting.
A polite phrase meaning 'just a reminder' or 'for your information'.
念のためお知らせしますが、明日は休業です。
Just a reminder, we are closed tomorrow.
Casual reminder meaning 'don't forget'.
忘れずにゴミを出してね。
Don't forget to take out the trash (a reminder).
An object, event, or situation that makes you remember something.
Literally 'something that makes you remember'; a natural way to say a reminder in a sentimental or evocative sense.
この写真は楽しかった旅行を思い出させるものだ。
This photo is a reminder of the fun trip.
A lesson, warning, or cautionary reminder; often used for moral lessons.
失敗は良い戒めになった。
The failure served as a good reminder (lesson).
A digital alert, alarm, or notification set to remind you of a task.
Commonly used for reminder alarms on phones or clocks.
薬を飲む時間にアラームを設定した。
I set a reminder alarm for taking my medicine.
Notification; often used for app reminders.
リマインダー is for digital or formal reminders (apps, emails). メモ is a general note, often handwritten. 付箋 specifically means sticky note.
While grammatically correct, it can sound wordy. In casual speech, use 思い出 or rephrase the sentence.
I got a reminder notification on my phone.