At the press conference, Mr. Yoshimura stated that he would consider withdrawing his candidacy for the gubernatorial election if the city council group failed to aim for a referendum by April of next year.
覚える【おぼえる】
N5science
Ichidan verb
to memorize
Also: to memorise; to commit to memory; to learn by heart
The driver involved in the tour bus collision stated, "I don't remember much." The Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department is conducting a search. May 15, 13:24.