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識
識 (readings: しき; Japanese kanji) means “awareness / knowledge”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 知識 (knowledge).
What does 識 mean?
| Kanji | 識 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | awareness / knowledge |
| Readings | しき |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 識
識 is read しき depending on the word.
Example words with 識
| Example | 知識 (knowledge) |
|---|
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Updated: 2026-07-14