Translation guide
A flat disc with recorded music or sound, played on a record player. In Japanese, the most common term is レコード, but other words exist for specific contexts.
The learner wants to refer to a vinyl record in everyday conversation.
The standard loanword for 'record'. Used for vinyl records in general.
This record is very old.
I like listening to records.
Specifies an analog record, often used to distinguish from digital formats.
Analog records have been making a comeback lately.
A literary or technical term for a phonograph record. Rarely used in daily speech.
He collects rare records.
The learner wants to specify the size or speed of a record.
Long-playing record, typically 12 inches, 33⅓ rpm.
This LP is a classic album.
Single record, usually 7 inches, 45 rpm.
I have all his singles.
Standard play record, 78 rpm, made of shellac. Historical term.
SP records are fragile.
The learner wants to talk about records as a format or medium, not a physical object.
The English word 'record' can mean a vinyl disc, but also a log or achievement. In Japanese, レコード only means the music disc. For a sports record, use 記録 (きろく).
He broke the world record.
アナログの音は温かい。
Analog sound is warm.