履歴書(りれきしょ)

りれきしょ
noun
resume; CV; curriculum vitae
1. resume; CV; curriculum vitae
A document summarizing one's personal information, education, and work history for job applications.
履歴書(りれきしょ)を書(か)いて送(おく)った。
I wrote a resume and sent it.
履歴書(りれきしょ)には写真(しゃしん)を貼(は)ってください。
Please attach a photo to your resume.
履歴書(りれきしょ)は手書(てが)きで書(か)いた方(ほう)がいい。
It's better to write your resume by hand.

履歴書(りれきしょ) is a compound: 履歴(りれき) (personal history) + 書(しょ) (document).

JAPANESE RESUME FORMAT:

Japanese 履歴書(りれきしょ) follows a standardized format (JIS規格(きかく)) that includes:

  • 写真(しゃしん) (photo - required)
  • 学歴(がくれき) (educational background)
  • 職歴(しょくれき) (work history)
  • 志望動機(しぼうどうき) (reason for applying)
  • 趣味(しゅみ)・特技(とくぎ) (hobbies/special skills)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 履歴書(りれきしょ)を書(か)く (to write a resume)
  • 履歴書(りれきしょ)を送(おく)る (to send a resume)
  • 履歴書(りれきしょ)を提出(ていしゅつ)する (to submit a resume)

CULTURAL NOTE:
Traditionally, Japanese resumes are handwritten, as handwriting is thought to reveal personality. However, typed resumes are becoming more acceptable, especially in modern industries.

Related Words

Related: 職務経歴書(しょくむけいれきしょ) (work history document)
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Added 2026.1.16 8:09 · Revised 2026.1.24 16:38
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