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“knowledge” in Japanese

Japanese

Also知識 (chishiki)

Pronunciation

Romajikokoroe

Example

料理の心得があります。ryō ri no kokoro e ga a ri ma su

I have some knowledge of cooking.

Illustration for 心得 (knowledge)

How to say “knowledge” in Japanese

“Knowledge” in Japanese is 心得 (kokoroe).

Describes knowledge that has been taken to heart and can be applied appropriately in a particular activity or situation.

Full entry for 心得: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 心得

接客の心得を新人にわかりやすく伝えます。sek kyaku no kokoro e o shin jin ni wa ka ri ya su ku tsuta e ma su

I explain the basics of customer service clearly to new employees.

Tips for using 心得

  • The form 心得ている (kokoroete iru) often means that someone understands how to act in a situation, not merely that the person has information.

Other Japanese words for “knowledge”

毎日、本を読んで知識を増やします。mai nichi hon o yo n de chi shiki o fu ya shi ma su

I increase my knowledge by reading every day.

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