shi
JLPT N25 strokesKanjiLevel 65 - JLPT N2

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

on/ shi

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 史 represents 'HISTORY'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of history.

Reading ·

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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