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記

記 — scribe, account, narrative

Learn the correct stroke order for 記 (scribe), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 210 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)キki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)しる.すshirusu
Strokes10
Radical言
Frequency#149
Meaningsscribe, account, narrative

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

Practice writing each stroke in the correct order and direction. Start from the green dot.

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Common Words

下記かきthe followingnoun
記すしるすto write down; to note down; to jot downverb
記憶きおくmemory; recollection; remembrancenoun
記号きごうsign; symbol; marknoun
記載きさいmention (in a document); record; entrynoun
記事きじarticle; news story; reportnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 記 (scribe) is taught in grade 2 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 言.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 記 is #149, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

下記かき — the following
記すしるす — to write down; to note down; to jot down
記憶きおく — memory; recollection; remembrance

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (言)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 記 have?

The kanji 記 (scribe) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 記?

記 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 記 mean?

記 means: scribe, account, narrative. On'yomi readings: キ. Kun'yomi readings: しる.す.

What JLPT level is 記?

記 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.