expression, godan verb (-mu)
make history; carve out a history; have a history
Idiomatic expression meaning to achieve something historically significant or to have a notable past. Often used of people, organizations, or events that leave a lasting mark.
彼の功績は歴史を刻んだ。
His achievements made history.
この町は千年の歴史を刻んで
This town has a thousand-year history.