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慧
慧
15 strokes
Frequency: 2168
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

wise

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
エ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
さとい
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さと
さとし
さとる
あきら
とし

Common Words

知恵
智恵
智慧
ちえ
Noun
Freq #4932
1

wisdom; wit; sagacity; sense; intelligence

Examples
彼は知恵のある人だ。
He is a man of wisdom.
2

Buddhism; Usu. 智慧

prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)

恵
慧
え
Noun
Freq #13827
1

wisdom; enlightenment

2

Buddhism

prajñā (one of the three divisions of the noble eightfold path); wisdom

入れ知恵
いれぢえ
入れ智慧
～する Verb
Noun
Intransitive
Freq #26042
1

Usu. with a negative nuance

putting an idea into someone's head; suggestion; hint

慧眼
けいがん
～な Adj.
Noun
Freq #28120
1

keen eye; quick eye; sharp eye; keen insight; keen perception

浅知恵
あさぢえ
あさじえ
浅智慧
Noun
Freq #41722
1

shallow thinking; superficial view; insufficient consideration

慧敏
けいびん
～な Adj.
Noun
Freq #128364
1

Rare term

clever; of quick intellect

慧日
えにち
Noun
Freq #231750
1

Buddhism

sun of wisdom; Buddha's or Bodhisattva's limitless light of wisdom

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