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歴史

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 歴史

きし
Noun
Freq #1811
1

history

Examples
私は地理より歴史が好きだ。
I prefer history to geography.

Kanji in this Word

14 strokes
Frequency: 632
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

curriculum
continuation
passage of time

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
レキ
レッキ
5 strokes
Frequency: 511
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

history
chronicle

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あきら
あや
ちか
とし
なか
のぶ
ひさ
ひと
ふみ
16 strokes
Grade 10

Meanings

take place
past
history
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