記

JLPT N3

Record, write

Readings

On’yomi: γ‚­ (ki)
Kun’yomi: しる(す) (shiru(su))
write down

Vocabulary

θ¨˜δΊ‹
きじ
article
記録
きろく
record
ζ—₯記
にっき
diary
記忡
きねん
commemoration
θ¨˜θ€…
きしゃ
reporter

Example Sentences

θ¨˜δΊ‹γ‚’ζ›ΈγγΎγ™γ€‚
きじ γ‚’ かきます。
I write an article.
θ¨˜ιŒ²γ—γΎγ™γ€‚
きろく します。
I record it.
ζ—₯θ¨˜γ‚’ζ›ΈγγΎγ™γ€‚
にっき γ‚’ かきます。
I write a diary.
記忡ζ—₯です。
きねんび です。
It is an anniversary.
θ¨˜θ€…γ§γ™γ€‚
きしゃ です。
I am a reporter.

Cultural Note

πŸ“š 記 reflects the Japanese emphasis on documentation and accuracy.
β€’ Diaries (ζ—₯記) are commonly kept to track personal thoughts and daily life.
β€’ In business, 記録 ensures that important events, decisions, and transactions are documented.
β€’ The kanji also appears in education and media, highlighting the value placed on writing, reporting, and recording information in Japanese society.