記す · godan verb (-su)
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 記す | 記さない |
| Polite | 記します | 記しません |
| Past polite | 記しました | 記しませんでした |
| Past | 記した | 記さなかった |
| Te-form | 記して | 記さないで |
| Desire | 記したい | 記したくない |
| Potential | 記せる | 記せない |
| Passive | 記される | 記されない |
| Causative | 記させる | 記させない |
| Causative passive | 記させられる | 記させられない |
| Volitional | 記そう | |
| Polite volitional | 記しましょう | |
| Imperative | 記せ | 記すな |
| Conditional | 記せば | 記さなければ |
| Tara conditional | 記したら | 記さなかったら |
godan verb (-su), transitive verb
write down; note down; jot down
General term for recording information in writing, from quick notes to formal records.
I wrote down the meeting details in my notebook.
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.
This book describes life at that time in detail.
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.
The name of the deceased is inscribed on the stone monument.
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.
I will live my life remembering my teacher's words.
I engraved that scene deeply in my heart.
I wrote down the events of that day in my diary.
His achievements are recorded in history.
The names of the fallen are inscribed on the stone monument.
I engraved her words in my heart.
The participants wrote their names on the roster.
Rarely used kanji form.
Rarely used kanji form.