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JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

wisdom
intellect
reason

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さと
さとし
さとる
さとい
とも
のり
とし
あきら
とみ
ひと
もと
よも

Common Words

しき
智識
Noun
Freq #1610
1

knowledge; information

Examples
私のドイツ語の知識は貧弱です。
My knowledge of German is poor.
智恵
智慧
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)

Noun
Freq #5950
1

wisdom

Examples
富は一生の宝、は万代の宝。
Wisdom is better than gold or silver.
2

Buddhism

jnana (higher knowledge)

無智
~な Adj.
Noun
Freq #7728
1

ignorance; innocence; stupidity

Examples
彼はすぐに無知をさらけ出した。
He soon betrayed his ignorance.
のう
智能
Noun
Freq #10853
1

intelligence; intellect; brains

Examples
イルカは非常に知能の高い動物です。
The dolphin is a very intelligent animal.
かく
智覚
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #11860
1

perception; sensation; awareness

Examples
問題は、この必要な隔たりを埋めるのが知覚であるという点にある。
The problem lies in the fact that the necessary gap is bridged by perception.
いち
Noun
Freq #19040
1

sagacity; wisdom; intelligence

叡智
叡知
いち
英智
Noun
Freq #19271
1

wisdom; intelligence; sagacity

Examples
いわゆる英知は単に知識の断片ではないことを心にとめておくべきだ。
We should bear in mind what is called wisdom is not a mere item of knowledge.
智力
りょく
Noun
Freq #20066
1

intellectual power; mental capacity; intellect; intelligence; brains

Examples
知力では誰も彼にはかなわない。
No one equals him in intelligence.
ちてき
理智的
~な Adj.
Freq #20461
1

intellectual

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