scribe, account, narrative
On'yomi (音読み)
- キ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- しる.す
About this kanji
The kanji 記 (ki) primarily means to scribe or to record information. It is often used as a noun, but it can also be part of verbs, especially in writing contexts. Some common compounds include 記憶 (きおく), meaning "memory"; 記事 (きじ), which translates to "article"; and 記者 (きしゃ), which means "reporter." Another useful compound is 記載 (きさい), referring to mention or recorded details in a document. As a usage note, 記 is frequently used in formal or official contexts, making it a vital kanji for anyone interested in journalism or documentation in Japanese.
Example sentences
この本は歴史を記録した作品です。
This book is a work that records history.
Meanings across languages
- English
- scribe, account, narrative
- Tiếng Việt
- ghi chép, tường thuật
- 日本語
- 記録, 記す
- 한국어
- 기록하다, 서술하다
- 中文
- 记, 记录
- id
- penulis, akuntansi, narasi
- th
- นักเขียน, บัญชี, เรื่องเล่า
- es
- escriba, relato, narrativa
- fr
- scribe, compte, narratif
- de
- Schrift, Bericht, Erzählung
- pt
- escriba, conta, narrativa
Common compounds
- 記憶きおくmemory, recollection, remembrance
- 記載きさいmention (in a document), record, entry
- 記事きじarticle, news story, report
- 記者きしゃreporter, journalist
- 記述きじゅつdescription, account
- 記念きねんcommemoration, celebration, remembrance
- 記録きろくrecord, document, minutes
- 書記しょきclerk, secretary, writing down
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