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歴
On'yomi
レキ・レッキ
REKI / REKKI
curriculum · continuation · passage of time
Details
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Strokes14
Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'stop' (止, footprints) with 'pass' (厤), representing footprints through time—history.
Symbolism
Symbolizes history, experience, and passage. Represents continuity from past to present and accumulated human records.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Flow of time
Words & Expressions
Words written with 歴
Four-Character Compounds
故事来歴
こじらいれき
origin and history; particulars
Anime & Manga
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 歴 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 歴 mean in Japanese?
歴 means curriculum, continuation, passage of time.
How do you read 歴?
On'yomi: レキ、レッキ (REKI, REKKI).
How many strokes does 歴 have?
歴 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 止 (stop).
Is 歴 a good kanji for a tattoo?
歴 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means curriculum, continuation, passage of time. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.