録: the kanji for record
録 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means record. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
録 is written in 16 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
録 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ロク (roku)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 記録きろく · kiroku | record |
| 録音ろくおん · rokuon | audio recording |
| 録画ろくが · rokuga | video recording |
| 登録とうろく · tōroku | registration |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 会議の内容を記録しておいてください。Kaigi no naiyō o kiroku shite oite kudasai.Please keep a record of what was discussed at the meeting.
- 好きな番組を録画した。Suki na bangumi o rokuga shita.I recorded my favorite program.
- 授業を録音してもいいですか。Jugyō o rokuon shite mo ii desu ka.May I record the class?
- アプリに無料で登録できます。Apuri ni muryō de tōroku dekimasu.You can register for the app for free.
- 彼はマラソンで新しい記録を出した。Kare wa marason de atarashii kiroku o dashita.He set a new record in the marathon.
Questions about 録
How many strokes does 録 have?
録 is written in 16 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 録?
The on readings are roku (ロク). 録 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 録?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 録
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.