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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