意識
いしき
ishiki
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 37 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
意識 (いしき (ishiki)) means "Consciousness". The reading is いしき (ishiki). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Consciousness
Also : Sense · Awareness · Becoming aware (of)
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Example Sentences
危険に気づく意識を高めることが大切だ。
きけんにきづくいしきをたかめることがたいせつだ。
It is important to heighten awareness of danger.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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