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知
Know
し(る) (shiru)
JLPT N4
Interesting Fact
The Japanese title 先生 (sensei) literally means "one who was born before." 🎓 It doesn't imply someone knows everything—it honors someone with more experience who can guide others. In Japanese culture, true knowledge is closely connected with humility and lifelong learning.
Memory Trick
🏹 Shoot arrow(矢) on the right answer from your mouth(口)—you "know" it.
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.