also: にっぽんしんきろく
new Japanese record
Refers to a new record set within Japan, typically in sports or competitions, as opposed to a world record.
He set a new Japanese record in the 100-meter dash.
Three new Japanese records were set at this tournament.
Standard kanji spelling; the reading にほんしんきろく is the most common.
Alternate reading with にっぽん; less common but still used, especially in formal or nationalistic contexts.
Compound of 日本 (Japan), 新 (new), and 記録 (record).