知
し.る
shiru
JLPT N48 strokesKanjiLevel 17 - JLPT N4
Quick answer
知 is the kanji for "Know". A common reading is し.る (shiru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Know
Also : Wisdom
Readings
kunし.る/ shirukunし.らせる/ shiraseruonち/ chi
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 知 represents 'KNOW'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of know.
Reading ·
On-reading: ち — remember this sound by associating it with know. Kun-reading: し.る.
Example Sentences
この言葉の意味を知っていますか？
このことばのいみをしっていますか？
Do you know the meaning of this word?
友人の知識に驚きました。
ゆうじんのちしきにおどろきました。
I was amazed by my friend's knowledge.
Vocabulary using 知
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