Japanese word

記す

Pronunciation

Romajishirusu

Meaning

  • verbwrite down

Example

大事なことを記します。dai ji na ko to o shiru shi ma su

I will write down important things.

Illustration for 記す (write down)

More examples

忘れないように、予定を手帳に記します。wasu re na i yō ni yo tei o te chō ni shiru shi ma su

I will write down my schedule in my planner so I do not forget it.

Core concept

記す (shirusu) places words or information into a written record so they can be kept and referred to later.

Common phrases

  • 名前を記すna mae o shiru su

    write down a name

  • 日付を記すhi zuke o shiru su

    write down a date

Similar words

書くkaku: To express words or ideas in written form.
書き留めるkakitomeru: To write down something so it will not be forgotten.
メモするmemosuru: To write down brief information for later use.

Definition in Japanese

忘れないように必要な内容を、紙や記録媒体に書き留める。wasu re na i yō ni hitsu yō na nai yō o kami ya ki roku bai tai ni ka ki to me ru

Word origin

The native Japanese verb 記す (shirusu, "to write down") is associated with the sense "to mark," but its formation from smaller elements is not certain.

Usage tips

  • The formal tone of 記す (shirusu) makes it common in notices and records, while casual speakers more often use 書く (kaku).

Other meanings

  • jot downverb
  • take note of ___verb

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