識
し.る
shiru
JLPT N319 strokesKanjiLevel 29 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
識 is the kanji for "Know". A common reading is し.る (shiru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Know
Also : Write · Discriminating
Readings
kunし.る/ shirukunしる.す/ shirusuonしき/ shiki
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 識 represents 'DISCRIMINATING'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of discriminating.
Reading ·
On-reading: しき — remember this sound by associating it with discriminating. Kun-reading: し.る.
Example Sentences
知識を増やすために本を読んでいます。
ちしきをふやすためにほんをよんでいます。
I'm reading books to increase my knowledge.
意識を高める取り組みが必要です。
いしきをたかめるとりくみがひつようです。
Efforts to raise awareness are necessary.
Vocabulary using 識
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