Meaning

Primary

Genealogy

Alternatives

Pedigree, Family History

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Your lineage and genealogy make up your genealogy, also known as your family history.

Reading

けいふ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

この巻紙に一族の系譜が描かれています。

I’m sketching my family’s genealogy on this roll of paper.

Kanji Composition