Quick answer
識 is the kanji for "Knowledge". A common reading is し.る (shiru). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Knowledge
Also : to write · Discrimination
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
19 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 識 represents 'DISCRIMINATING'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of discriminating.
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
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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