Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 収録する | shūroku suru |
| 録音する | rokuon suru |
| 録画する | rokuga suru |
The Japanese language uses different verbs for 'record' based on whether you are capturing audio, video or a produced segment of content. While 収録する is a general term for professional content, 録音する is used specifically for audio and 録画する is used specifically for video.
What does it mean word for word?
The term 録音 is composed of the characters for 'record/register' (録) and 'sound' (音). The term 録画 is composed of the characters for 'record/register' (録) and 'picture/drawing' (画).
Which one should you use?
Use 収録する (shūroku suru) when referring to the professional recording of a piece of content, such as a TV program, a music track or a radio segment. Use 録音する (rokuon suru) specifically when the focus is on recording sound or audio. Use 録画する (rokuga suru) specifically when the focus is on recording moving images or video.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
shūroku suru
Did you know?
- While 録音 is for audio, the word for a physical vinyl record is レコード (rekōdo), which is a loanword from English.
- In the context of TV shows, 収録 is used even for 'live' programs that are actually recorded in advance and edited before airing.
- In Japan, you will often see 収録中 (shūroku-chū) signs in hallways to warn people that a professional recording is in progress and they must remain silent.
Examples in context
- これは重要な記録ですThis is an important record.
- 彼は講演の録音を聞いていますHe is listening to the lecture recording.
- 重要な情報をメモに記してくださいPlease record important information in your notes.
- そのイベントを写真で記録しましたI recorded that event with photos.
- 昨日のコンサートの録音を聞いてみたよI listened to the concert recording from yesterday.
- この瞬間をビデオで記録しようLet's record this moment on video.
- ラジオ番組を収録する。Rajio bangumi o shuuroku suru.To record a radio program.
- 今日は新曲を収録する予定です。Kyou wa shinkyoku o shuuroku suru yotei desu.I plan to record a new song today.
- スタジオで動画を収録する。Sutajio de douga o shuuroku suru.To record a video in a studio.
Example conversation
Himi and Kenta are preparing to record a podcast.
- 健太 Kenta準備はいい？今から収録するよ。Junbi wa ii? Ima kara shūroku suru yo.Are you ready? I'm going to start recording now.
- 陽葵 Himariはい、準備できています！Hai, junbi dekite imasu!Yes, I'm ready!
- 健太 Kentaじゃあ、お願いします。Jaa, onegai shimasu.Alright, let's begin.
- 陽葵 Himari頑張って収録しましょう。Ganbatte shūroku shimashō.Let's do our best with the recording.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “record” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
