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知
Know
し(る) (shiru)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The kanji 知 appears in 知識 (chishiki), meaning 'knowledge.' It is one of the most important kanji for expressing understanding and awareness.
Memory Trick
Imagine a light bulb turning on above your head when you learn something new. That moment of knowing helps you remember 知 means 'know.'
Readings
Onyomi: チ (chi)
Kunyomi: し(る) (shiru)
Example Words
知る
しる (shiru)
To know
知識
ちしき (chishiki)
Knowledge
通知
つうち (tsuuchi)
Notice
知人
ちじん (chijin)
Acquaintance
Example Sentence
私は その 人を 知っています。
わたしは その ひとを しっています。
watashi wa sono hito o shitteimasu
I know that person.