“Pass” or “Go by” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “歴”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “歴” means “History”, “One after another” or “One by one” etc.

Jouyou Kanji “歴”

Jouyou Kanji “歴” Stroke Order
| Stroke # |
14 Strokes |
| On-Yomi |
れき(reki) |
| りゃく(ryaku) |
| Kun-Yomi |
へ(る)(he(ru)) |
| Meanings |
Pass, Go by |
| History |
| One after another, One by one |
| Obvious, Evidently |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “歴”, and their meanings
| Words |
Meanings |
| 歴仕(れきし-re ki shi) |
(Successive lords) using the same retainers |
| 歴史(れきし-re ki shi) |
History |
| 歴史的(れきしてき)-re ki shi te ki |
Historic, Historical, Historically |
| 歴世(れきせい-re ki se i) |
① Successive generations, ② Successive emperors |
| 歴戦(れきせん-re ki se n) |
Long military service, Having experienced many battles |
| 歴然(れきぜん-re ki ze n) |
Evident, Plain, Distinct, Clear, Manifest, Obvious |
| 歴代(れきだい-re ki da i) |
Successive generation |
| 歴朝(れきちょう-re ki cho u) |
Successive reigns, Successive emperors, Successive dynasties |
| 歴任(れきにん-re ki ni n) |
Successive service in various posts, Successive jobs, Consecutive jobs |
| 歴訪(れきほう-re ki ho u) |
Round of calls, Tour of visitation, Successive visits |
| 歴遊(れきゆう-re ki yu u) |
Touring |
| 歴覧(れきらん-re ki ra n) |
Looking around, Successive inspection |
| 歴々(れきれき-re ki re ki) |
① Clear, Plain, Obvious, Distinct, Obvious, ② Notables, Dignitaries, Illustrious families |
| 学歴(がくれき-ga ku re ki) |
School career, Academic background, One’s educational background |
| 経歴(けいれき-ke i re ki) |
Personal history, Background, Career |
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