歴れき史しに名なを留とどめる

expression, ichidan verb

to inscribe one's name in history; to leave one's mark on history

A formal, somewhat literary expression used when someone achieves something great enough to be remembered in history. Often used in biographies, news, or speeches.

See also: 留める (とどめる)

• 彼かれはその発はつ明めいで歴れき史しに名なを留とどめた。

  He inscribed his name in history with that invention.

• この勝しょう利りは歴れき史しに名なを留とどめるだろう。

  This victory will leave its mark on history.