JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
記 — scribe
- Reading
- キ・しる.す
- Meaning
- scribe; account; narrative
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
記 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is キ・しる.す and it means scribe; account; narrative. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
記 appears in everyday japanese words such as 記す (to note), 記名 (signature) and 記載 (mention).
Japanese words containing 記
Frequently asked questions
What does 記 mean in Japanese?
記 means scribe; account; narrative in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 記 read?
記 is read キ・しる.す. Reading it inside real words — 記す and 記名 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 記 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 記 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 記 in a word?
A common word containing 記 is 記す (しるす) — "to note". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 記 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 記 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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