chronology; chronological order
Refers to arranging events by year or to a chronological record. Often used in compound terms like 編年体 (chronological format).
This history book records events in chronological order.
chronological order; chronological form
chronicle; annals
Compound of 編 (compile, edit) and 年 (year), referring to compiling or arranging by year. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.