Understanding 履歴
The word 履歴 (りれき) refers to a record or history of past events related to a person or activity. It is commonly used in formal contexts such as job applications, academic records, or digital logs.
Common Uses
- 履歴書 (りれきしょ): Resume or CV, a document listing personal academic and work history.
- 閲覧履歴 (えつらんりれき): Browsing history, often used in the context of internet usage.
- 学歴・職歴の履歴: Academic and employment history.
Collocations and Patterns
- 履歴書を提出する: to submit a resume, used when applying for jobs.
- 閲覧履歴を消去する: to delete browsing history, common in digital privacy contexts.
- 履歴を調べる: to check someone's history or record.
Usage Notes
履歴 is a formal noun and is often paired with other words to specify the type of history or record. It is not used for casual or everyday past events but rather for documented or recorded histories. Learners should not confuse 履歴 with 歴史 (れきし), which means "history" in a broader, often historical or cultural sense.
When using 履歴 in conversation, it often implies an official or important record, so it fits well in business, academic, or technical contexts.