～史
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Suffix attached to nouns to form terms meaning 'history of ~'. For example, 『日本史』 (nihonshi, 'Japanese history') or 『文学史』 (bungakushi, 'history of literature').
Theme
At a university library, User and their friend Ken, a history major, are browsing books and discussing their interests.
～史
～し
history of ~
Culture & SocietySchool & Education
Memory Hook
To remember 『～史』 (shi, 'history of ~'), think of 'she' (sounds like 'shi') telling a story about the past — 'She tells history!'
Cultural Note
In Japan, 『～史』 (shi) is commonly used in academic contexts, such as in school subjects like 『日本史』 (nihonshi, 'Japanese history') or 『世界史』 (sekaishi, 'world history'), reflecting the importance of historical education.
Forms
Base: ～史Suffix attached to nouns to form terms meaning 'history of ~'. For example, 『日本史』 (nihonshi, 'Japanese history') or 『文学史』 (bungakushi, 'history of literature').