知 means “know”

し · shi

Also: wisdom

Kun'yomi (Japanese reading)

しる, しらせる

On'yomi (Chinese reading)

チ

JLPT N4 · Taught in grade 2 · 8 strokes

The story

An arrow of insight strikes the mouth: to know is to speak truth. Japanese scholars say 知は力なり: knowledge is power.

Used in 知識 (chishiki, knowledge) and 知人 (chijin, acquaintance)

Words with 知

• 知識 (ちしき, chishiki): knowledge

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