English–Japanese

“wisdom” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajichie

Example

祖父の知恵はすごいです。so fu no chi e wa su go i de su

My grandfather's wisdom is amazing.

Illustration for 知恵 (wisdom)

How to say “wisdom” in Japanese

“Wisdom” in Japanese is 知恵 (chie).

Describes understanding gained through experience that guides sound judgment and effective action.

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

Example sentences with 知恵

料理には祖母の知恵が生かされています。ryō ri ni wa so bo no chi e ga i ka sa re te i ma su

My grandmother's wisdom is put to good use in cooking.

Tips for using 知恵

  • The phrase 知恵を絞る (chie o shiboru) means to use all one's ingenuity to solve a difficult problem.

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