Definitions

1. noun

The oldest surviving Japanese history book, compiled around the year 712.

“The scholar studied the Kojiki to understand the mythology and history of Japan.”

2. proper noun

The title of the book itself, which translates to ‘Records of Ancient Matters’.

“The professor assigned the reading of the Kojiki for the class on Japanese literature.”

3. verb

To compile or record history, especially in the style of the Kojiki.

“The team of historians decided to kojiki the story of the war to create a historical account.”