Japanese symbol for “unwittingly”
知らず知らず
しらずしらず
Romaji: shirazushirazu
unconsciously; without knowing it; unwittingly; unawares
In Japanese, unwittingly is 知らず知らず, read しらずしらず (shirazushirazu).
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Meanings
- adv unconsciously; without knowing it; unwittingly; unawares
Written forms: 知らず知らず、知らず識らず、不知不識、不識不知. Readings: しらずしらず.
Kanji and stroke order
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) |
| 知識 | ちしき chishiki | knowledge; information |
| 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 |
See also: Chinese symbol for “unwittingly”.
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