Know in Japanese
"know" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "know". The most common choice is shown first.
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Top pick
know, wisdom
Reading: chi
8 strokes · wisdom
Where it comes from
Composed of arrow and mouth. Knowledge spoken fast like arrow.
What it carries
Knowledge, wisdom, notice. Represents cognition and understanding.
Related kanji for "know"
識Details →分Details →
know
shiki · wisdom
Composed of words and phonetic. Identifying with words.
know
bun · beautiful, wisdom
Composed of '八' (divide) and '刀' (sword). Dividing with a blade.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for know?
The most common kanji for "know" is 知, read as chi. It means know, wisdom. Related kanji: 識 (know), 分 (know).
How many strokes does 知 have?
知 has 8 strokes.