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noun[C, U]; also used as a suru-noun: 記録する
a written account, note, or document kept as evidence or for future reference; a record
kiroku
Pronunciation
Etymology
Sino-Japanese compound: 記 meaning “to write down; record” + 録 meaning “record; register.”
Examples
会議の内容を記録に残した。
kaigi no naiyō o kiroku ni nokoshita.
I kept a record of what was discussed in the meeting.
古い記録によると、この寺は江戸時代に建てられた。
furui kiroku ni yoru to, kono tera wa edo jidai ni taterareta.
According to old records, this temple was built in the Edo period.
Character Breakdown
記
ki
to write down; record
録
roku
record; register
Collocations
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