記 Kanji – scribe
The Japanese kanji 記 can mean scribe, account, narrative.
Meaning and Readings
How is 記 read?
記 has the onyomi reading キ and the kunyomi reading しるす.
In romaji, these readings can be written as ki, shirusu.
Common Japanese Words Using 記
These common Japanese words contain 記. Select linked kanji to explore their meanings and readings.
- 下記（か き） — the following
- 記す（しるす） — to write down, to note down, to jot down, to take a note of
- 記憶（きおく） — memory, recollection, remembrance
- 記号（きごう） — sign, symbol, mark
- 記載（きさい） — mention (in a document), record, entry, statement, listing
- 記事（きじ） — article, news story, report, account
- 記者（きしゃ） — reporter, journalist
- 記者会見（きしゃかいけん） — press conference, news conference
- 記述（きじゅつ） — description, account
- 記章（きしょう） — medal, badge, insignia