Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 知恵(ちえ) in Japanese

知恵, 智恵, 智慧
JLPT 3
Kana Reading
ちえ
Romaji
chie
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    wisdom; wit; sagacity; sense; intelligence
    Example sentence
    知恵小出しにせよ Dole out your wisdom a little at a time.
  • Parts of speech
    Buddhist term
    Meaning
    prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
    Example sentence
    どこ迷信よ、それ」「庶民知恵言ってくれ Where's that superstition from? "Call it folk wisdom."

Examples of 知恵, 智恵, 智慧, ちえ in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

15 strokes

wise

On'Yomi: ケイ, エ

Kun'Yomi: さとい

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JLPT 1

12 strokes

wisdom, intellect, reason

On'Yomi: チ

Kun'Yomi:

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JLPT 2

10 strokes

favor, blessing, grace, kindness

On'Yomi: ケイ, エ

Kun'Yomi: めぐ.む, めぐ.み

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JLPT 4

8 strokes

know, wisdom

On'Yomi: チ

Kun'Yomi: し.る, し.らせる

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