Quick answer
史 is the kanji for "History". A common reading is し (shi). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
History
Also : Chronicle
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 史 represents 'HISTORY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of history.
On-reading: し — remember this sound by associating it with history.
Example Sentences
日本史を深く勉強することで、現代社会の成り立ちをよく理解できます。
にほんしをふかくべんきょうすることで、げんだいしゃかいのなりたちをよくりかいできます。
By studying Japanese history in depth, you can better understand the foundations of modern society.
歴史的な出来事を調べました。
れきしてきなできごとをしらべました。
I researched historical events.
Vocabulary using 史
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