録
record
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'metal' (金) with 'carve' (录), representing recording by engraving characters on metal.
Symbolism
Symbolizes records, preservation, and evidence. Represents acts of leaving important information for posterity.
Component Breakdown
metal + 录
Words & Expressions
Words written with 録
Anime & Manga
学園黙示録HIGHSCHOOL OF THE DEAD
High School of the Dead
A well-known work with 録 in its Japanese title.
とある魔術の禁書目録
A Certain Magical Index
A well-known work with 録 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 録 in its Japanese title.
転生貴族の異世界冒険録 〜自重を知らない神々の使徒〜
The Aristocrat’s Otherworldly Adventure: Serving Gods Who Go Too Far
A well-known work with 録 in its Japanese title.
二十世紀電氣目録-ユーレカ・エヴリカ-
Sparks of Tomorrow
A well-known work with 録 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 録 mean in Japanese?
録 means record.
How do you read 録?
On'yomi: ロク (ROKU). Kun'yomi: しる.す、と.る (shirusu, toru).
How many strokes does 録 have?
録 has 16 strokes. Its radical is 金 (gold).
Is 録 a good kanji for a tattoo?
録 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means record. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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