JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
知 — know
- Reading
- チ・し.る・し.らせる
- Meaning
- know; wisdom
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
知 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is チ・し.る・し.らせる and it means know; wisdom. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
知 appears in everyday japanese words such as 旧知 (old friend), 未知 (not yet known) and 無知 (ignorance).
Japanese words containing 知
Frequently asked questions
What does 知 mean in Japanese?
知 means know; wisdom in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 知 read?
知 is read チ・し.る・し.らせる. Reading it inside real words — 旧知 and 未知 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 知 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 知 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 知 in a word?
A common word containing 知 is 旧知 (きゅうち) — "old friend". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 知 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 知 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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