JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
歴 — curriculum
- Reading
- レキ・レッキ
- Meaning
- curriculum; continuation; passage of time
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
歴 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is レキ・レッキ and it means curriculum; continuation; passage of time. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
歴 appears in everyday japanese words such as 学歴 (academic background), 履歴 (personal history) and 経歴 (personal history).
Japanese words containing 歴
Frequently asked questions
What does 歴 mean in Japanese?
歴 means curriculum; continuation; passage of time in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 歴 read?
歴 is read レキ・レッキ. Reading it inside real words — 学歴 and 履歴 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 歴 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 歴 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 歴 in a word?
A common word containing 歴 is 学歴 (がくれき) — "academic background". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 歴 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 歴 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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