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知
知 (readings: ち, し; Japanese kanji) means “to know”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 知識 (knowledge).
What does 知 mean?
| Kanji | 知 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to know |
| Readings | ち, し |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 知
知 is read ち or し depending on the word.
Example words with 知
| Example | 知識 (knowledge) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14