JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
識 — discriminating
- Reading
- シキ・し.る・しる.す
- Meaning
- discriminating; know; write
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
識 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is シキ・し.る・しる.す and it means discriminating; know; write. 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.
識 appears in everyday japanese words such as 良識 (good sense), 認識 (recognition) and 標識 (sign).
Japanese words containing 識
Frequently asked questions
What does 識 mean in Japanese?
識 means discriminating; know; write in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 識 read?
識 is read シキ・し.る・しる.す. Reading it inside real words — 良識 and 認識 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 識 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 識 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 識 in a word?
A common word containing 識 is 良識 (りょうしき) — "good sense". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 識 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 識 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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