史家|しかshika[1]atamadaka (head-high)

1. nounhistorian

• Synonym歴史家れきしかNeutralNeutral word for a historian, also someone well-versed in history who writes about it. Same meaning as 「史家」, which is the more written, concise form.
• Synonym史学者しがくしゃWrittenWritten-style term for a researcher specializing in historical studies, stressing an academic identity; 「史家」 also covers those who write histories.
• Synonym史学家しがっかWrittenWritten-style word for an expert who studies history; synonymous with 「史学者」 but rarely used — 「歴史家」 or 「歴史学者」 is the usual choice.

In everyday use, 「歴史家」 or 「歴史学者」 is the normal word. 「史家」 is more written in flavor, seen in criticism and academic prose. 「史学者」 stresses the academic specialty; 「史学家」 is rare.

Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only

1. 歴史れきしに精通せいつうしている人ひと。
2. 歴史れきしの研究者けんきゅうしゃ。