Translation guide
The English word 'record' covers several distinct concepts: a written account, a best performance, a vinyl disc, and the act of documenting. Each meaning has different natural Japanese equivalents.
A stored piece of information, often official or historical.
The most general term for a record of data, events, or achievements. Can be used as a noun or a verb (する).
この記録は100年前のものです。
This record is from 100 years ago.
会議の記録を取ってください。
Please take the minutes of the meeting.
The verb form 'to record' (write down, document).
毎日の気温を記録しています。
I record the daily temperature.
Used for official registration or entry into a system (e.g., membership, database).
Refers to a personal history or log, such as employment history or browsing history.
The highest or fastest officially measured result in a sport or activity.
Same word as above, but context makes it clear it's a sports record.
A flat disc with grooves that plays music on a turntable.
To make a permanent copy of sound or images.
Specifically for recording audio.
会話を録音してもいいですか？
May I record our conversation?
An official history of a person's crimes.
Refers to a criminal record or prior conviction.
レコード only means a vinyl music record. For written records, use 記録. For audio/video recording, use 録音/録画.
会議のレコードを取る ❌
Take the record of the meeting (unnatural)
会議の記録を取る ✅
Take the minutes of the meeting
記録 is a general record of events/data. 登録 is registration (entering info into a system). 履歴 is a personal history/log (like work history or browser history).
会員登録が必要です。
Member registration is required.
Please send your work history.
彼は世界記録を破った。
He broke the world record.
Explicitly 'best record' or 'record high'.
今日の最高気温の記録を更新した。
We broke the record for today's highest temperature.
The standard loanword for a vinyl record.
このレコードはもう生産されていません。
This record is no longer in production.
Literally 'analog disc', used to distinguish from CDs or digital formats.
最近アナログ盤の人気が戻ってきている。
Recently, vinyl records have been making a comeback.
Specifically for recording video (TV, movies).
その番組を録画しておいて。
Record that program for me.
General verb for taking a photo or filming, often used casually.
ビデオを撮ってもいい？
Can I record a video?
彼には前科がある。
He has a criminal record.
More formal/literal 'criminal history'.
犯罪歴の調査が行われた。
A criminal record check was conducted.
temperature record
会員登録
membership registration
閲覧履歴
browsing history
temperature record
会員登録
membership registration
閲覧履歴
browsing history