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N4 · 8 strokes · — · Irodori #328 · Elementary 2 L7
知
know, wisdom
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Readings
- On’yomi
- チ
- Kun’yomi
- し・らせる、し・る
Example words
知
ち
wisdom
知識
ちしき
knowledge; information
知恵
ちえ
wisdom; wit
知事
ちじ
prefectural governor
Memory aids
Guided learn session →How to remember
Shape
A 8-stroke character meaning "know" — picture the concept as you trace each stroke.
Components
Remember "know" (知) by connecting it to its Irodori vocabulary context.
Anchor word
お知らせ (おしらせ) — your first meeting with this kanji in Irodori.
Readings
First learned in お知らせ (おしらせ) — recall the word to unlock the reading. Kun'yomi: し・らせる、し・る — often used in native Japanese words. On'yomi: チ — common in compound words (熟語).