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What is the Kanji for 'Record'? | 記

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Record', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Record' is 記.

    kanji

    記

    Meaning

    Record

    Reading

    kunyomiしる

    shiru

    onyomiき

    ki

    Parts

    言Say 己Oneself

    Example Word

    記す: record. The Japanese verb '記す (しるす)' means 'to record' or 'to write down'. It is used to describe the act of documenting or noting something in writing, often for the purpose of preserving information. This verb is commonly used in formal or literary contexts. For example: He recorded the event in his diary「彼はその出来事を日記に記した」(かれはそのできごとをにっきにしるした). The scientist noted the results of the experiment「科学者は実験の結果を記した」(かがくしゃはじっけんのけっかをしるした). The verb can also imply a sense of importance or permanence in the act of recording.

    Radical

    言

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    2

    Frequency

    246

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 記

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    言

    Meaning

    Say

    kanji

    己

    Meaning

    Oneself

Words Using 記

This kanji is used in 21 words:

    word

    記事

    Meaning

    Article

    word

    筆記試験

    Meaning

    Written exam

    word

    記述

    Meaning

    Description

    word

    記憶

    Meaning

    Memory

    word

    暗記

    Meaning

    Memorization

    word

    記号

    Meaning

    Sign, Symbol

    word

    記入

    Meaning

    Entry

    word

    上記

    Meaning

    Above

    word

    日記

    Meaning

    Diary

    word

    記念

    Meaning

    Commemoration

    word

    表記

    Meaning

    Writing, Notation

    word

    記念日

    Meaning

    Anniversary

    word

    記載

    Meaning

    Entry

    word

    記す

    Meaning

    Record

    word

    書記

    Meaning

    Clerk

    word

    記者

    Meaning

    Reporter

    word

    記録

    Meaning

    Record

    word

    記

    Meaning

    Record

    word

    筆記用具

    Meaning

    Stationery

    word

    下記

    Meaning

    Below

    word

    登記

    Meaning

    Registration

Kanji Related to 記 Through the Part 言

These 21 kanji contain the part 言 as well.

    kanji

    訳

    Meaning

    Reason, Translation

    kanji

    調

    Meaning

    Investigate, Tune

    kanji

    計

    Meaning

    Measure, Plan

    kanji

    諦

    Meaning

    Abandon, Give up

    kanji

    認

    Meaning

    Recognize, Admit

    kanji

    評

    Meaning

    Evaluate

    kanji

    語

    Meaning

    Language, Word

    kanji

    話

    Meaning

    Talk

    kanji

    誓

    Meaning

    Swear, Vow

    kanji

    警

    Meaning

    Warn

    kanji

    読

    Meaning

    Read

    kanji

    諭

    Meaning

    Instruct, Admonish

    kanji

    訪

    Meaning

    Visit

    kanji

    誰

    Meaning

    Who

    kanji

    論

    Meaning

    Theory, Argument

    kanji

    訂

    Meaning

    Correct, Revise

    kanji

    信

    Meaning

    Trust

    kanji

    憲

    Meaning

    Constitution

    kanji

    誉

    Meaning

    Praise, Honor

    kanji

    誘

    Meaning

    Entice, Induce

    kanji

    謡

    Meaning

    Noh chanting, Popular song

Kanji Related to 記 Through the Part 己

These 8 kanji contain the part 己 as well.

    kanji

    忌

    Meaning

    Abhor, Mourning

    kanji

    改

    Meaning

    Reform

    kanji

    巻

    Meaning

    Scroll

    kanji

    港

    Meaning

    Harbor, Port

    kanji

    起

    Meaning

    Wake up

    kanji

    包

    Meaning

    Wrap

    kanji

    配

    Meaning

    Distribute

    kanji

    妃

    Meaning

    Princess, Queen

Learn the Kanji 記

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

What does 記 mean?

記 means 'Record'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Second Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.