記
1. Meaning and Reading
- record, write down
- Onyomi : き
- Kunyomi : しるす
2. Kanji Explanation
- 言 : speak
- 己 : phonetic role – き
To record what has been spoken (言). The reading comes from 己 (ki).
3. Example Words
日記
にっき
diary
日記を毎日書いている。
I write in my diary every day.
記す
しるす
write down
古代の歴史が記された文書が発見された。
A document recording ancient history was discovered.
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