(きろく)

きろく
noun
record, document
1. record, documentation
A written account of events or information preserved for reference.
I took notes of the meeting.
記録(きろく)(のこ)
To leave on record.
I keep a record of my weight every day.
2. record (achievement)
The best performance or highest achievement, especially in sports.
They broke the world record.
They set a new record.
He broke the world record in the 100 meters and won the gold medal.

記録(きろく) has two main senses: (1) a written record or documentation of events, and (2) an achievement record, especially in sports.

SENSE 1 — DOCUMENTATION:

  • 記録(きろく)する: to record, to document
  • 記録(きろく)(): to take notes/keep a record
  • 記録(きろく)(のこ): to remain on record

SENSE 2 — ACHIEVEMENT:

GRAMMAR:
Functions as a noun and with する as a verb (記録(きろく)する = to record).