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.
record-breaking speed
break a record
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.
Means 'exceptional' or 'unprecedented', often used for record-breaking numbers or amounts. Slightly formal.
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.
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.
record-breaking heat (focus on breaking past records)
highest temperature in history (focus on the peak value)
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 singer achieved record-breaking success.
It was sold at a record-breaking price.
She broke her personal record.
The athlete set a new record.
新記録達成！
New record achieved!