記
scribe · account · narrative
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and self. Recording self with words.
Symbolism
Record, commemoration, memory. Represents writing down.
Component Breakdown
left-right: speech + 己
Words & Expressions
Words written with 記
Four-Character Compounds
博覧強記
はくらんきょうき
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
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
Anime & Manga
デジモンアドベンチャー
Digimon Adventure
'Record' of children's adventures in the Digital World.
未来日記
The Future Diary
A well-known work with 記 in its Japanese title.
幼女戦記
Saga of Tanya the Evil
A well-known work with 記 in its Japanese title.
ヴァニタスの手記
The Case Study of Vanitas
A well-known work with 記 in its Japanese title.
勇者刑に処す 懲罰勇者9004隊刑務記録
Sentenced to Be a Hero
A well-known work with 記 in its Japanese title.
Games
ゼノブレイド
Xenoblade Chronicles(2010)
Developer: Monolith Soft
Epic RPG that 'chronicles' a grand story.
View on Amazon →Other kanji with the same meaning
“narrative”
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?
記 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means scribe, account, narrative. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.