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VocabJLPT N2

record (e.g. LP)

Noun

Definitions

1. record (e.g. LP)
2. record (e.g. in sports)
3. record (data structure)

This loanword from English refers to a vinyl record used to play music, or it can mean a "record" in the sense of a best achievement or highest score. It is used in both musical and competitive contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

"Putting on a record helps me clear my head," my coworker said.

Sentence 2

No way — that record costs ten thousand yen a piece!?

Sentence 3

Alright, let's put on a record and shake off this mood!

Sentence 4

Would it be a problem if I played records in the break room?

Sentence 5

Umm, can you wipe a record with a damp cloth?