記録

• Reading: きろく
• Romaji: kiroku
• Kanji breakdown: 記 (ki) — record, write; 録 (roku) — copy, register
• Pronunciation: /ki.ɾo.kɯ/

Meaning

Record; minutes; document. A written account of facts or events preserved for reference.

A noun that also functions as a suru verb (記録する). Used for official documentation (会議の記録, meeting minutes), sports records (世界記録, world record), and general record-keeping. Common compounds include 記録的 (record-breaking), 記録映像 (documentary footage), and 新記録 (new record). Covers both the act and result of recording.

Examples

1. 会議の内容をきちんと記録しておいてください。 Please make sure to keep a record of the meeting.
2. 彼女は百メートル走の新記録を出した。 She set a new record in the 100-meter dash.
3. 毎日の食事を記録するアプリを使っている。 I use an app that logs my daily meals.

Usage Guide

Context: work, sports, documentation

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 記 (ki, to write/record) and 録 (roku, to copy/register). Together, 'writing down and registering' — preserving information in a retrievable form.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal