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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of know and sun. Knowledge of sun.
Symbolism
Wisdom, intelligence, cleverness. Represents wisdom.
Spiritual Meaning
The highest spiritual faculty in Buddhism. "Wisdom" transcends mere knowledge, meaning enlightened power to intuitively grasp truth.
Component Breakdown
知 + sun
Words & Expressions
Words written with 智
Proverbs & Idioms
智者も千慮に一失あり
ちしゃもせんりょにいっしつあり
Even a wise person makes one mistake in a thousand thoughts
Everyone makes mistakes, no matter how wise
Anime & Manga
ＣＬＡＮＮＡＤ もうひとつの世界 智代編
Clannad: Another World, Tomoyo Chapter
A well-known work with 智 in its Japanese title.
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Yoshitomo Nara is a Japanese artist. He lives and works in Nasushiobara, Tochigi Prefecture, though his artwork has been exhibited worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 智 mean in Japanese?
智 means wisdom, intellect, reason.
How do you read 智?
On'yomi: チ (CHI).
How many strokes does 智 have?
智 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).
Is 智 a good kanji for a tattoo?
智 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means wisdom, intellect, reason. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.