記
scribe · account · narrative
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
left-right: speech + 己
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and self. Recording self with words.
Symbolism
Record, commemoration, memory. Represents writing down.
Anime & Manga
デジモンアドベンチャー
Digimon Adventure(1999)
'Record' of children's adventures in the Digital World.
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ゼノブレイド
Xenoblade Chronicles(2010)
Developer: Monolith Soft
Epic RPG that 'chronicles' a grand story.
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Four-Character Compounds
博覧強記
はくらんきょうき
encyclopedic knowledge and strong memory; encyclopedic knowledge and strong memory
博聞強記
はくぶんきょうき
being widely read and having a highly retentive memory; being widely read and having a highly retentive memory
Proverbs & Idioms
記憶は宝の蔵
きおくはたからのくら
Memory is a treasure house
Memories store valuable experiences
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 記 mean in Japanese?
記 means scribe, account, narrative.
How do you read 記?
On'yomi: キ (KI). Kun'yomi: しる.す (shirusu).
How many strokes does 記 have?
記 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 記 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 記 (scribe, account, narrative) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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