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歴

歴 — curriculum, continuation, passage of time

Learn the correct stroke order for 歴 (curriculum), a 14-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 514 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)レキreki、レッキrekki
Kun'yomi (訓読み)—
Strokes14
Radical止
Frequency#632
Meaningscurriculum, continuation, passage of time

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

学歴がくれきacademic background; academic credentials; academic recordnoun
経歴けいれきpersonal history; background; careernoun
職歴しょくれきwork experience; work historynoun
前歴ぜんれきpersonal historynoun
遍歴へんれきtravels; pilgrimage; itinerancynoun
履歴りれきpersonal history; background; careernoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 歴 (curriculum) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 14 strokes with radical 止.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 歴 is #632, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

学歴がくれき — academic background; academic credentials; academic record
経歴けいれき — personal history; background; career
職歴しょくれき — work experience; work history

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (止)

止stop正correct武warrior歩walk歯tooth歳year-end

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 歴 have?

The kanji 歴 (curriculum) has 14 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 歴?

歴 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 歴 mean?

歴 means: curriculum, continuation, passage of time. On'yomi readings: レキ, レッキ.

What JLPT level is 歴?

歴 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.