“History” or “Record” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “史”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “史” means “History document” or “An official who records things” etc.
Jouyou Kanji “史”
Jouyou Kanji “史” Stroke Order
| Stroke # | 5 Strokes |
|---|---|
| On-Yomi | し(shi) |
| Kun-Yomi | ふみ(fumi) |
| さかん(sakan) | |
| Meanings | Record, Document, History |
| An official who record things | |
| An officer rank name of ancient Japanese government |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “史”, and their meanings
| Words | Meanings |
|---|---|
| 史家(しか-shi ka) | Historian |
| 史学(しがく-shi ga ku) | History, Historical science, Study of history |
| 史官(しかん-shi) | Chronicler, Historiographer |
| 史館(しかん-shi) | An organization that collects, preserves, exhibits, and displays historical materials for public use |
| 史観(しかん-shi ka n) | One’s view of history, Historical viewpoint |
| 史眼(しがん-shi ga n) | Historical view, Historical insight |
| 史詩(しし-shi shi) | Historical poem, Epos |
| 史実(しじつ-shi ji tsu) | Historical facts, Historical evidence |
| 史書(ししょ-shi sho) | History books |
| 史上(しじょう-shi jo u) | Historically, In history |
| 史跡(しせき-shi se ki) | Historic place, Historic site, Historic landmark |
| 史籍(しせき-shi se ki) | Historical works, Chronological record, Annals |
| 史談(しだん-shi da n) | Historical story |
| 史伝(しでん-shi de n) | Biography based on historical evidence, Historical legend |
| 史料(しりょう-shi ryo u) | Historical material, Historical document, Historical records |
| 史論(しろん-shi ro n) | Historical treatise, Historical discussion, Historical theory |
| 史話(しわ-shi wa) | Historical narrative, Story of historical events |
| 外史(がいし-ga i shi) | Unofficial history |
| 郷土史(きょうどし-kyo u do shi) | Local history |
| 言語史(げんごし-ge n go shi) | Language history |
| 国史(こくし-ko ku shi) | The history of a nation, History of a nation, National history |
| 小史(しょうし-sho u shi) | Short history, Concise history |
| 書史(しょし-sho shi) | ① Book (esp. Confucian classics and historical records), ② History of books, ③ History of calligraphy |
| 女史(じょし-jo shi) | ① Lady (of high social status-e.g. scholar, artist, critic, politician), ② Ms, Mrs, Miss |
| 地方史(ちほうし-chi ho u shi) | Local history |
| 文学史(ぶんがくし-bu n ga ku shi) | Literary history, History of literature |
| 文化史(ぶんかし-bu n ka shi) | Cultural history |
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