記 — Write Down
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Common Japanese Words with 記 (Write Down)
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When you write down (記) information to enter (入) it into a form, that's an entry.
Someone (者) who will write down (記) the news is a reporter.
Frequently Asked Questions About 記 (Write Down)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 記 (Write Down)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 記 ("Write Down", read as き) is: When the king (き) tells you how to sheer(u) (しる) sheep, don't just kneel, write down what you hear! Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 記 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 記 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 記 means "Write Down". Its primary reading is き (On'yomi: き; Kun'yomi: しる). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 記?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 記 include: 記入 (きにゅう - entry, filling in of forms), 記者 (きしゃ - reporter).
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