godan verb (-su), transitive verb
write down; note down; jot down
General term for recording information in writing, from quick notes to formal records.
会議の内容をノートに記した。
I wrote down the meeting details in my notebook.
彼の言葉を忘れないように手帳
I jotted down his words in my planner so I wouldn't forget.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
mention; describe; give an account of
Used when writing about something in a narrative or descriptive way, often in formal or literary contexts.
この本には当時の生活が詳しく記されている。
This book describes life at that time in detail.
彼は日記にその日の出来事を記した。
He gave an account of the day's events in his diary.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
Refers to physically writing or carving something onto a surface, or metaphorically leaving a lasting mark.
石碑に故人の名が記されている。
The name of the deceased is inscribed on the stone monument.
歴史に名を記すような偉業を成し遂げた。
He achieved a feat that will mark his name in history.
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
remember; engrave in one's mind
Used in set phrases like 心に記す or 胸に記す to mean keeping something firmly in one's memory.
先生の教えを心に記して生きていく。
I will live my life remembering my teacher's words.
その光景を胸に深く記した。
I engraved that scene deeply in my heart.