記録
Kiroku refers to the act of documenting facts, events, or data in a permanent form such as writing, video, or digital files. It also commonly refers to a 'record' in sports or competitions, representing the best performance achieved.
Examples
3 of 5毎日、日記にその日の出来事を記録しています。
I record the day's events in my diary every day.
本日の会議の内容は、正確に記録に残してください。
Please ensure that the contents of today's meeting are accurately recorded.
昨日のゲーム、スマホで記録した？
Did you record yesterday's game on your phone?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'Ki' as 'Write' and 'Roku' as 'Rock'. You are carving words into a 'Rock' to make a permanent 'Record'.
Quick Quiz
彼は100メートル走で世界____を更新した。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 記録
Examples
毎日、日記にその日の出来事を記録しています。
everydayI record the day's events in my diary every day.
本日の会議の内容は、正確に記録に残してください。
formalPlease ensure that the contents of today's meeting are accurately recorded.
昨日のゲーム、スマホで記録した？
informalDid you record yesterday's game on your phone?
研究者は実験の全過程を詳細に記録する必要がある。
academicResearchers must record the entire process of the experiment in detail.
すべての取引記録は、サーバーに保存されています。
businessAll transaction records are stored on the server.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
新記録
new record
記録を塗り替える
to rewrite/break a record
公式記録
official record
Often Confused With
Kioku refers to mental memory or the ability to remember, while kiroku refers to physical or digital documentation.
Usage Notes
Kiroku can be used as a standalone noun or combined with 'suru' to form a verb. In sports contexts, it almost always translates to 'the record' (the score or time achieved).
Common Mistakes
Learners often confuse kiroku (record) with kioku (memory) because they sound similar. Remember that kiroku usually involves an external medium like paper or a computer.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Ki' as 'Write' and 'Roku' as 'Rock'. You are carving words into a 'Rock' to make a permanent 'Record'.
Word Origin
Derived from Middle Chinese: 'Ki' (to chronicle/write down) + 'Roku' (to copy/record).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Japanese business and school culture places high value on 'gijiroku' (meeting minutes) and 'renrakuchō' (contact books), emphasizing the importance of keeping records for accountability.
Quick Quiz
彼は100メートル走で世界____を更新した。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 記録
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