識: the kanji for knowledge; consciousness
識 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means knowledge; consciousness. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
識 is written in 19 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
識 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
シキ (shiki)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 知識ちしき · chishiki | knowledge |
| 意識いしき · ishiki | consciousness |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 彼は幅広い知識を持っている。Kare wa habahiroi chishiki o motte iru.He has a broad range of knowledge.
- 健康への意識が高まっている。Kenkō e no ishiki ga takamatte iru.Awareness of health is increasing.
- この分野の専門知識を学んだ。Kono bun'ya no senmon chishiki o mananda.I studied specialized knowledge in this field.
- 環境への意識を高めることが大切だ。Kankyō e no ishiki o takameru koto ga taisetsu da.It's important to raise environmental awareness.
- 新しい知識を得るのは楽しい。Atarashii chishiki o eru no wa tanoshii.Gaining new knowledge is fun.
Questions about 識
How many strokes does 識 have?
識 is written in 19 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 識?
The on readings are shiki (シキ). 識 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 識?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Study and communication
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 識
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.