Japanese symbol for “wit”
知恵
ちえ
Romaji: chie
wisdom; wit; sagacity; sense
In Japanese, wit is 知恵, read ちえ (chie).
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 wisdom; wit; sagacity; sense; intelligence
- n prajna (insight leading to enlightenment) (Buddh)
Written forms: 知恵、智恵、智慧. Readings: ちえ.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “wit”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 機知 | きち kichi | wit; resources; tact |
| ウイット | ウイット uitto | wit |
| 頓才 | とんさい tonsai | wit |
| エスプリ | エスプリ esupuri | esprit; wit |
| おかしみ | おかしみ okashimi | humor; humour; wit |
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 |
| 恩恵 | おんけい onkei | grace; favor; favour |
| 恵比寿 | えびす ebisu | Ebisu; god of fishing and commerce |
See also: Chinese symbol for “wit”.
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