Japanese symbol for “knowledge”
知識
ちしき
Romaji: chishiki
knowledge; information
In Japanese, knowledge is 知識, read ちしき (chishiki).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n knowledge; information
Written forms: 知識、智識. Readings: ちしき.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “knowledge”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 承知 | しょうち shouchi | knowledge; awareness |
| 認識 | にんしき ninshiki | recognition; awareness; perception |
| 心得 | こころえ kokoroe | knowledge (of a skill, art, etc.); proficiency; understanding |
| 学 | がく gaku | learning; scholarship; study |
| 学問 | がくもん gakumon | study; scholarship; learning |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 知る | しる shiru | to know; to be aware (of); to be conscious (of) |
| ご存知 | ごぞんじ gozonji | knowing; being aware (of) |
| 知事 | ちじ chiji | prefectural governor |
| 知り合い | しりあい shiriai | acquaintance |
| 通知 | つうち tsuuchi | notice; notification; report |
| 意識 | いしき ishiki | consciousness |
| 認識 | にんしき ninshiki | recognition; awareness; perception |
| 常識 | じょうしき joushiki | common sense; good sense; common knowledge |
See also: Chinese symbol for “knowledge”.
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