史
history · chronicle
Details
Description
History - a hand holding a brush. The act of recording, and the record itself.
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Shape of hand holding brush. Recording history.
Symbolism
History, historical fact, records. Represents history.
Words & Expressions
Words written with 史
Four-Character Compounds
史上空前
しじょうくうぜん
unprecedented in history; unheard-of; epoch-making
Proverbs & Idioms
歴史は繰り返す
れきしはくりかえす
History repeats itself
Similar events occur again over time
Anime & Manga
魔王学院の不適合者 ～史上最強の魔王の始祖、転生して子孫たちの学校へ通う～
The Misfit of Demon King Academy: History’s Strongest Demon King Reincarnates and Goes to School with His Descendants
A well-known work with 史 in its Japanese title.
史上最強の大魔王、村人Aに転生する
The Greatest Demon Lord Is Reborn as a Typical Nobody
A well-known work with 史 in its Japanese title.
歴史に残る悪女になるぞ
I’ll Become a Villainess Who Goes Down in History
A well-known work with 史 in its Japanese title.
史上最強の弟子 ケンイチ
Kenichi: The Mightiest Disciple
A well-known work with 史 in its Japanese title.
史上最強の弟子ケンイチ
Shijou Saikyou no Deshi Kenichi
A well-known work with 史 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“chronicle”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 史 mean in Japanese?
史 means history, chronicle. History - a hand holding a brush. The act of recording, and the record itself.
How do you read 史?
On'yomi: シ (SHI).
How many strokes does 史 have?
史 has 5 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 史 a good kanji for a tattoo?
史 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means history, chronicle. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.