Record in Japanese
"record" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
5 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "record". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
record
Reading: roku
16 strokes
Where it comes from
Combines 'metal' (金) with 'carve' (录), representing recording by engraving characters on metal.
What it carries
Symbolizes records, preservation, and evidence. Represents acts of leaving important information for posterity.
Related kanji for "record"
record
jou · powerful
Shape of person riding on tree. To ride, to carry.
record
sai · wisdom, dynamic
Composed of vehicle and phonetic. Loading on vehicle.
record book(also: register)
bo · wisdom
Composed of bamboo and phonetic. Bamboo register.
phonograph record(also: tray, shallow bowl, platter)
ban
Composed of general and dish. General dish.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for record?
The most common kanji for "record" is 録, read as roku. It means record. Related kanji: 乗 (record), 載 (record), 簿 (record book), 盤 (phonograph record).
How many strokes does 録 have?
録 has 16 strokes.