Translation of Japanese word "歴史" to English
歴史
れきし
[rekishi]
IPA: /ɾe̞kiɕi/
Meaning
NounThe aggregate of past events, both unrecorded and recorded.
How to use
歴史 (rekishi) — 'history'. 歴史小説 — historical novel. 歴史的 (rekishiteki) — historical. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
history
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 歴史
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): れきし
Romaji Transcription: rekishi
Example Sentences
歴史を学ぶことは非常に面白いです。
れきしをまなぶことはひじょうにおもしろいです
Studying history is very interesting.
歴史的な建物を見学するのは楽しいです。
れきしてきなたてをみがくするのはたのしいです
Visiting historic buildings is fun.
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Common phrases
- とても歴史 (totemo rekishi)— very history
Frequency rank: #632 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "歴史" mean?▼
The Japanese word "歴史" means "history" in English.
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The word "歴史" is read as "れきし" (rekishi). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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