知: the kanji for know and wisdom
知 is a JLPT N4 kanji that means know, wisdom. Below are its readings, 12 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
知 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
知 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 12 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
チ (chi)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 知識ちしき · chishiki | knowledge |
| 通知つうち · tsūchi | notice |
| 承知しょうち · shōchi | understanding; acknowledgment |
| 知人ちじん · chijin | acquaintance |
| 知事ちじ · chiji | governor |
| 知的ちてき · chiteki | intellectual |
| 未知みち · michi | unknown |
しる (shiru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 知るしる · shiru | to know |
| 知らせるしらせる · shiraseru | to inform |
| お知らせおしらせ · oshirase | notice; announcement |
| 知り合いしりあい · shiriai | acquaintance |
| 物知りものしり · monoshiri | knowledgeable person |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 承知しました。Shōchi shimashita.Certainly. Understood.
- 結果が出たらお知らせします。Kekka ga detara o-shirase shimasu.I'll let you know when the results are in.
- その件は知りませんでした。Sono ken wa shirimasen deshita.I didn't know about that matter.
- 知り合いの紹介でこの会社に入りました。Shiriai no shōkai de kono kaisha ni hairimashita.I joined this company through an acquaintance's introduction.
- ITの知識を身につけたいです。Aitī no chishiki o mi ni tsuketai desu.I want to gain IT knowledge.
- アプリの通知をオフにしました。Apuri no tsūchi o ofu ni shimashita.I turned off the app notifications.
Questions about 知
How many strokes does 知 have?
知 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 知?
The on readings are chi (チ). The kun readings are shiru (しる).
What is the difference between 承知しました and わかりました?
Both mean "understood." わかりました (wakarimashita) is polite. 承知しました (shōchi shimashita) and かしこまりました (kashikomarimashita) are more formal, and they are the standard replies to clients and senior colleagues.
What JLPT level is 知?
N4. 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 N4 is designed to match the former Level 3.
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Study and thinking
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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 知
- 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.