Translation guide
Describes something that surpasses all previous records, often in sports, achievements, or statistics. Japanese uses compound adjectives, verbs, or phrases to express this concept.
To describe an event, performance, or achievement as the best or highest ever recorded.
The most direct equivalent, used as a pre-noun adjective. Literally 'record-breaking'. Common in news and formal contexts.
He ran at a record-breaking speed.
Means 'highest in history'. Used for record-breaking achievements, especially in sports or sales.
Means 'unprecedented'. Emphasizes that nothing like it has happened before. Often used for record-breaking events or phenomena.
The singer achieved record-breaking success.
Means 'exceptional' or 'unprecedented', often used for record-breaking numbers or amounts. Slightly formal.
It was sold at a record-breaking price.
To express the action of surpassing a previous record.
The standard phrase for 'to break a record'. Used in sports, business, etc.
He broke the world record.
Means 'to renew/update a record'. Implies setting a new record, often used in official contexts.
She broke her personal record.
Formal phrase meaning 'to establish a new record'. Common in news reports.
To refer to something that is record-breaking as a noun.
記録破り emphasizes the act of breaking a record, while 史上最高 simply states it is the highest in history. 記録破り is more dynamic.
Do not translate 'record-breaking' as レコード破壊 (rekōdo hakai), which means 'record destruction' and is unnatural.
The movie achieved record-breaking box office revenue.
The athlete set a new record.
新記録達成！
New record achieved!