記 — “to record / to note” in Japanese

Grade 2き

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“to record / to note” in Japanese is 記, read ki (き). It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 日記 (diary).

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What does 記 mean?

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Kanji	記
Meaning	to record / to note
Readings	き
Grade	Grade 2 (Easy)
Curriculum	Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school
Example	日記 (diary)

How to read 記

記 is read ki (き) depending on the word.

Words with 記

記録きろく
記念きねん
記録的きろくてき
天然記念物てんねんきねんぶつ
日記
記述
記憶
記念碑

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Updated: 2026-08-28