translation for "It serves as a good reminder for me"? After I've say watched a film with some friends (or read a fable or something) and learned something from it, i want to say `"It [the teachings of this fable/film] serves as a good reminder for me"`. I'm wondering is there a phrase in japanese which conveys this meaning? If not could I say this: ``? Or will it sound awkward (like a non-native speaker)? If so what are the alternatives?

Even if it might sound awkward to a native-speaker, I think the point you are making would still make its way across languages. But, as a nit-picking aside, how would something be a _reminder_ if it is something you _just_ learned? :)

Although it's not the explicit meaning you are wanting to use here, it may be more natural to (instead) use a phrase like: `..` But it's up to you; one of the best ways to find out the "awkwardness factor" is to try using your phrase and seeing how the listener responds. :)