Refers to the origin, past events, or personal history of a person, object, or institution. Often used in formal or written contexts.
We need to investigate the history of this artwork.
There are many unclear points in his background.
origin and history; particulars
Compound of 来 (rai, 'coming') and 歴 (reki, 'history, passage of time'), literally 'coming history', referring to the course of events that have led to the present state.