知る
しる
shiru
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 8 - JLPT N5
Quick answer
知る (しる (shiru)) means "to know". It is read しる (shiru). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
to know
Also : to learn (of) · to find out · to discover
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Example Sentences
その人のことを知りたいです。
そのひとのことをしりたいです
I want to know about that person.
新しい友達のことをもっと知りました。
あたらしいともだちのことをもっとしりました
I got to know my new friend better.
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Last updated Jul 4, 2026
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