Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 知(ち) in Japanese

知, 智
Kana Reading
ち
Romaji
chi
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    wisdom
    Example sentence
    富は一生の宝、知は万代の宝。 Wisdom is better than gold or silver.
  • Parts of speech
    Buddhist term
    Meaning
    jnana (higher knowledge)

Examples of 知, 智, ち in a sentence

Kanji in this word

智 JLPT 1

12 strokes

wisdom, intellect, reason

On'Yomi: チ

Kun'Yomi:

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知 JLPT 4

8 strokes

know, wisdom

On'Yomi: チ

Kun'Yomi: し.る, し.らせる

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