歴
歴·history, career, record of the past
- On-yomi
- レキ
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 歴史 | れきし | history |
| 履歴書 | りれきしょ | résumé, CV |
| 経歴 | けいれき | career history, background |
| 学歴 | がくれき | educational background |
Example sentences
日本の歴史に興味があります。
にほんのれきしにきょうみがあります。
I'm interested in Japanese history.
面接の前に履歴書を送ってください。
めんせつのまえにりれきしょをおくってください。
Please send your résumé before the interview.
彼の経歴はとてもめずらしい。
かれのけいれきはとてもめずらしい。
His career background is very unusual.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Writing 暦史 for 歴史 — 暦 is a calendar
- Treating 歴 as a standalone word; it appears only in compounds
Memory aid
Picture it
Rows of trees under a cliff with 止 (footstep) below — the steps already walked, laid out in order.
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