記す

• Reading: しるす
• Romaji: shirusu
• Kanji breakdown: 記 (ki/shiru) — record, write, chronicle
• Pronunciation: /ɕi.ɾɯ.sɯ/

Meaning

To write down; to note; to record; to jot down. To put something into written form for reference or posterity.

A Group 1 (godan) transitive verb with a slightly literary tone compared to 書く (to write). Emphasises recording information for the purpose of preserving or documenting it. Commonly used in formal documents, diaries, historical accounts, and instructions.

Examples

1. 日記に毎日の出来事を記している。 I record the day's events in my diary every day.
2. 書類に必要事項を記してください。 Please fill in the required information on the document.
3. 歴史書にはこの戦いの詳細が記されている。 The details of this battle are recorded in the history books.

Usage Guide

Context: documentation, literature, official forms

Tone: precise

Origin & History

The kanji 記 combines 言 (speech, words) with 己 (self), suggesting putting one's own words down — the fundamental act of recording personal observations and knowledge.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal