記: the kanji for record; write
記 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means record; write. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
記 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
記 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キ (ki)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 記録きろく · kiroku | record |
| 記事きじ · kiji | article |
しるす (shirusu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 記すしるす · shirusu | to write down; to record |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 新記録を出しました。Shinkiroku o dashimashita.I set a new record.
- 新聞の記事を読みました。Shinbun no kiji o yomimashita.I read the newspaper article.
- 日記に今日の出来事を記した。Nikki ni kyō no dekigoto o shirushita.I recorded today's events in my diary.
- 面白い記事を見つけました。Omoshiroi kiji o mitsukemashita.I found an interesting article.
- 彼は世界記録を持っている。Kare wa sekai kiroku o motte iru.He holds a world record.
Questions about 記
How many strokes does 記 have?
記 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 記?
The on readings are ki (キ). The kun readings are shirusu (しるす).
What JLPT level is 記?
N3. 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 N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Study and communication
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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 記
- 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.