Japanese Conversation · Level 32
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Japanese word
日記
Pronunciation
Romajinikki
Meaning
- noundiary
Example
毎晩日記を書きます。mai ban nik ki o ka ki ma su
I write in my diary every night.
More examples
旅行の思い出を日記に書きました。ryo kō no omo i de o nik ki ni ka ki ma shi ta
I wrote about my travel memories in my diary.
Core concept
It is a personal record that preserves thoughts and events from each day.
Common phrases
日記を書くnik ki o ka ku
write in a diary
日記をつけるnik ki o tsu ke ru
keep a diary
Similar words
日誌nisshi: A daily record that focuses on activities, progress, or events rather than personal thoughts.
Definition in Japanese
毎日の出来事や感じたことなどを書き記すもの。mai nichi no de ki goto ya kan ji ta ko to na do o ka ki shiru su mo no
Word origin
The noun 日記 (nikki, "diary") combines 日 (nichi, "day") and 記 (ki, "record"), expressing a record made of daily events.
Usage tips
- In Japanese, 日記 (nikki) usually means a personal diary, while English journal can also mean a record kept for a particular subject or organization.
Other meanings
- journalnoun