Translation guide
How to express that someone or something will be remembered forever in history books.
To say that a person, event, or achievement will be recorded in history and remembered for a long time.
Literally 'remain in history'. This is the most common and natural way to express that something will be remembered historically.
彼の功績は歴史に残るだろう。
His achievements will go down in history.
この事件は歴史に残る大惨事だ。
This incident is a catastrophe that will go down in history.
Literally 'engrave one's name in history'. A more dramatic and emphatic way to say someone will be remembered forever.
彼は歴史に名を刻む偉大な発明家だ。
He is a great inventor who will go down in history.
Literally 'be passed down through storytelling to future generations'. Emphasizes that the story will be told for ages.
彼女の勇気ある行動は後世に語り継がれるだろう。
Her courageous act will go down in history.
Literally 'decorate a page of history'. A somewhat poetic expression used for notable achievements.
この勝利は歴史の1ページを飾るものだ。
This victory will go down in history.