Japanese dictionary

Dictionary: “歴史認識”

歴史認識

れきしにんしき

historical awareness; understanding of history

Example sentence

Such things as the textbook controversy, lack of recognition of historical events, and the prime minister's worshipping at the Yasukuni Shrine have caused discord with China.

Kanji details

Kun/On information

歴

On: れき;れっき
Kun: —
Stroke count: 14

・curriculum

・continuation

・passage of time

史

On: し
Kun: —
Stroke count: 5

・history

・chronicle

認

On: にん
Kun: みと.める;したた.める
Stroke count: 14

・acknowledge

・witness

・discern

・recognize

・appreciate

・believe

識

On: しき
Kun: し.る;しる.す
Stroke count: 19

・discriminating

・know

・write