Quick answer
記 is the kanji for "Scribe". A common reading is しる.す (shirusu). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Scribe
Also : Account · Record · Narrative
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
10 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 記 represents 'SCRIBE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of scribe.
On-reading: き — remember this sound by associating it with scribe. Kun-reading: しる.す.
Example Sentences
記事を書くのが好きです。
きじをかくのがすきです。
I like writing articles.
記念品をいただきました。
きねんひんをいただきました。
I received a commemorative gift.
Vocabulary using 記
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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