Japanese

れきし
Meaning: history
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

歴
史

Example sentences

I am interested in Japanese history.
日本の歴史について研究している
I am researching about Japanese history.
彼は日本の歴史に深い興味を持っている。
He has a deep interest in Japanese history.
彼は、歴史に名を残す偉大な人物だ。
He is a great figure who left his name in history.
彼は大学で日本の歴史を研究している。
He is researching Japanese history at a university.
彼はこの土地の歴史に詳しい。
He is very familiar with the history of this land.
山田氏は、この町の歴史について非常に詳しい。
Mr. Yamada is extremely knowledgeable about the history of this town.
この町は古い歴史を誇っています。
This town is proud of its long history.
人類は長い歴史の中で、多くの困難を乗り越えてきた。
Humanity has overcome many difficulties throughout its long history.
私は宗教の歴史に興味がある
I am interested in the history of religion.

Usage Notes

Refers to the study of the past or the record of past events.

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