史 — History
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Common Japanese Words with 史 (History)
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The academic study (学) of the past is historical science (史).
The history (史) of the ancient (古代) world is ancient history.
An expert in the field/house (家) of history (史) is a historian.
A truth/reality (実) verified by recorded history (史) is a historical fact.
Frequently Asked Questions About 史 (History)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 史 (History)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 史 ("History", read as し) is: This sheep (し) really loves using the historic payphone... Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 史 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 史 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 史 means "History". Its primary reading is し (On'yomi: し; Kun'yomi: —). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 史?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 史 include: 史学 (しがく - study of history; historical science), 古代史 (こだいし - ancient history), 史家 (しか - historian), 史実 (しじつ - historical fact).
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