1.
shorthand; stenography
A method of rapid writing using abbreviations and symbols to record speech quickly.
速記で記録する。
I record in shorthand.
速記を習った。
I learned shorthand.
国会の議事は速記で記録される。
Diet proceedings are recorded in shorthand.
速記 is used for rapid transcription of speech.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 速記者 (stenographer)
- 速記録 (shorthand notes)
- 速記術 (stenography technique)
USAGE NOTE:
While shorthand was historically important for recording meetings and court proceedings, it has largely been replaced by audio recording and digital transcription in modern contexts.