Kanji information

MeaningsHistory, Chronicle
On-yomi
Strokes5
JLPT LevelN2
Grade4
Frequency511

How to Write 史 (Kanji) – Animated Stroke Order

1 2 3 4 5

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 史 mean?

History, Chronicle

How do you read 史?

On-yomi: し

How many strokes does 史 have?

5 strokes

史 appears in which JLPT level?

史 is classified as JLPT N2.

In what school grade is 史 taught in Japan?

It is introduced in Grade 4 kanji.

How common is 史 in modern Japanese?

Frequency rank: 511.

Where can I see the stroke order for 史?

You can view the animated stroke order diagram for 史 above.

What is the Unicode code-point for 史?

U+53F2

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