Quick answer
知 is the kanji for "to know". It is a JLPT N4 kanji. The main reading is し.る (shiru). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
to know
Also : Wisdom · Knowledge
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
8 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 知 represents 'KNOW'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of know.
On-reading: ち — remember this sound by associating it with know. Kun-reading: し.る.
Example Sentences
この言葉の意味を知っていますか？
このことばのいみをしっていますか？
Do you know the meaning of this word?
友人の知識に驚きました。
ゆうじんのちしきにおどろきました。
I was amazed by my friend's knowledge.
Vocabulary using 知
Grammar to study at this level
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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