史料
Meanings
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historical materials; historical records; archives
Refers to documents, records, and other materials used as sources for historical research.
This research is based on many historical sources.
I found valuable historical materials in the library.
Usage patterns
- 〈事〉に関する史料historical materials relating to a matter
Historical records relating to the Sengoku period were discovered.
- 史料を発掘するto unearth/discover historical materials
The researchers unearthed new historical materials.
- 史料を基に〈動詞〉to do something based on historical materials
They uncovered the truth of the incident based on historical records.
- 史料を収集するto collect historical materials
They collected historical materials from libraries around the country.