Translation guide
The English word 'record' covers several distinct concepts: a written account, a best performance, a vinyl disc, and the act of documenting. Each meaning has different natural Japanese equivalents.
A stored piece of information, often official or historical.
The most general term for a record of data, events, or achievements. Can be used as a noun or a verb (する).
This record is from 100 years ago.
The verb form 'to record' (write down, document).
I record the daily temperature.
Used for official registration or entry into a system (e.g., membership, database).
Refers to a personal history or log, such as employment history or browsing history.
The highest or fastest officially measured result in a sport or activity.
Same word as above, but context makes it clear it's a sports record.
A flat disc with grooves that plays music on a turntable.
To make a permanent copy of sound or images.
Specifically for recording audio.
An official history of a person's crimes.
Refers to a criminal record or prior conviction.
レコード only means a vinyl music record. For written records, use 記録. For audio/video recording, use 録音/録画.
Take the record of the meeting (unnatural)
Please take the minutes of the meeting.
会員登録が必要です。
Member registration is required.
Please send your work history.
He broke the world record.
Explicitly 'best record' or 'record high'.
We broke the record for today's highest temperature.
The standard loanword for a vinyl record.
This record is no longer in production.
Literally 'analog disc', used to distinguish from CDs or digital formats.
Recently, vinyl records have been making a comeback.
May I record our conversation?
Specifically for recording video (TV, movies).
Record that program for me.
General verb for taking a photo or filming, often used casually.
Can I record a video?
He has a criminal record.
More formal/literal 'criminal history'.
A criminal record check was conducted.
Take the minutes of the meeting
記録 is a general record of events/data. 登録 is registration (entering info into a system). 履歴 is a personal history/log (like work history or browser history).