I am interested in Japanese history.
史
history, chronicle
Kanji
Grade
Grade 4
Strokes
5 strokes
Radical
口部
On'yomi (Chinese Reading)
シ
Nanori (Name Reading)
さかん, ちか, ちかし, ひと, ふの, ふひと, ふみ, み
Common Readings
シ
Example sentences
Mr. Yamada is extremely knowledgeable about the history of this town.
He is majoring in Japanese history at university.
This building is designated as a historic landmark.
Historical milestones (Ichirizuka) still remain in this area.
He is said to be the best player in history.
Miyamoto Musashi is one of the most famous swordmasters in Japanese history.
That was the most tragic incident in history.
This town was named after a certain historical figure.
My old blog is now an embarrassing part of my past.
Example Vocabulary
歴史
history
史
history; annals; chronicles
歴史的
historical; historic
史上
in history; historical
歴史上
historically; in history
黒歴史
an embarrassing past; a shameful chapter one wants to hide
女史
Ms. (used for a woman of high social standing or achievement)
史実
historical fact
歴史書
history book
世界史
world history
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