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知“know” Kanjishiru / chi

JLPT N4

How to write 知

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Meaning and readings

Meaning

know, wisdom

Onyomi (音読み)

  • ち chi

Chinese reading

Kunyomi (訓読み)

  • し（る） shi(ru)

Japanese reading

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