Japanese Conversation · Level 40
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Japanese word
知識
Pronunciation
Romajichishiki
Meaning
- nounknowledge
Example
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.
More examples
旅行の知識があると、現地の人と話しやすいです。ryo kō no chi shiki ga a ru to gen chi no hito to hana shi ya su i de su
If you have knowledge about traveling, it is easier to talk with local people.
Core concept
Describes the understanding and facts that a person has gained about something.
Common phrases
知識を身につけるchi shiki o mi ni tsu ke ru
gain knowledge
知識を深めるchi shiki o fuka me ru
deepen one's knowledge
豊富な知識hō fu na chi shiki
extensive knowledge
Similar words
情報jōhō: Facts about a subject that are known or available.
知恵chie: Useful understanding gained through learning or experience.
Definition in Japanese
物事を知り、理解している内容。mono goto o shi ri ri kai shi te i ru nai yō
Word origin
知識 (chishiki) combines 知 (chi, "know") with 識 (shiki, "discern"), forming a Sino-Japanese word for what is known and understood.
Usage tips
- In conversation, knowledge of a subject is commonly expressed with the pattern "knowledge of" followed by that subject.
Other meanings
- informationnoun
Opposites
- 無知muchiignorancenoun