Kanji 記: scribe, account, narrative
Kanji 記: scribe, account, narrative. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
scribe, account, narrative
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
To record something is to take words (言) and make them your own (己) by writing them down. Think of writing a diary to keep your own (己) story (言) as a permanent account.