知恵
ちえ
chie
JLPT N3nounVocabularyLevel 39 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
知恵 (ちえ (chie)) means "Wisdom". The reading is ちえ (chie). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Wisdom
Also : Wit · Intelligence · Common sense
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Example Sentences
古い人の知恵は、時に新しい視点を与える。
ふるいひとのちえは、ときにあたらしいしてんをあたえる。
The wisdom of the elderly sometimes offers new perspectives.
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 17, 2026
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