recollection

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ɹɛkəˈlɛkʃən/

Noun

uncountable usually

The act of recollecting, or recalling to the memory; the act of recalling to memory. / The power of recalling ideas to the mind, or the period within which things can be recollected; remembrance.

Japanese Meaning

記憶を呼び起こす行為、回想 / 過去の出来事や体験に対する思い出、記憶の具現

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Her recollection of the old house was faded, but the scent of lavender brought it back vividly.

Google Translation / DeepL Translation

彼女の古い家に関する記憶は薄れていたが、ラベンダーの香りがそれを鮮やかに蘇らせた。

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Sense（1）

The act of recollecting, or recalling to the memory; the act of recalling to memory.

Sense（2）

The power of recalling ideas to the mind, or the period within which things can be recollected; remembrance.

Alas that distant event isn't within my recollection anymore.

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Sense（3）

That which is recollected; something called to mind; a reminiscence.

One of his earliest recollections.

- Thomas Babington Macaulay.

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Sense（4）

(archaic or Catholicism) The act or practice of collecting or concentrating the mind; concentration; self-control.

From such an education Charles contracted habits of gravity and recollection.

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Sense（5）

(Catholicism) A spiritual retreat, especially one that is short.

recollections

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