Kanji · N2

/ scribe

Kanji for scribe, account, or narrative.

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Readings

TypeReadingNotes
On (音)Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds.
Kun (訓)しる.すNative Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana.
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Meaning

記 carries the meaning scribe, account, or narrative.

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Common compounds with 記

あんきする
きねんひcommemorative plaque / stone monument
きさいmention / record / entry
あんきmemorization / memorisation / learning by heart
きねんびmemorial day / commemoration day / anniversary
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