～史
～し
shi
JLPT N2VocabularyLevel 61 - JLPT N2
Quick answer
～史 (～し (shi)) means "history of ~". Pronunciation, examples, and related kanji are on this page.
Meaning
history of ~
Also : ~ history · chronicle of ~
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Meaning ·
The word ～史 (～し) means 'history of ~'. Think of each kanji component contributing to the overall meaning of history of ~.
Example Sentences
美術史を専攻として選んだ。
びじゅつしを せんこうとして えらんだ。
I chose art history as my major.
日本史の授業は面白いです。
にほんしの じゅぎょうは おもしろいです。
Japanese history class is interesting.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun] + に伴い～に伴い (ni tomonai) - Along with / In accordance with
- [Noun] + をはじめ～をはじめ (wo hajime) - Starting with / Including
- [Noun] + に応じて～に応じて (ni oujite) - According to / In response to
- [Noun] + から + [Noun] + にかけて～にかけて (ni kakete) - From...to / In the area of
- [Noun] + に限り～に限り (ni kagiri) - Limited to / Only
Last updated May 19, 2026
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