Word details
温故知新
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 温故知新.
Dictionary
Entry
1
developing new ideas based on study of the past; learning from the past
Examples
温故知新というからねえ。歴史の勉強は大切だよ。
They say you should consult the past if you want to learn about the future. History has a lot to teach us.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
温
warm
12 strokesFrequency 838JLPT N2Grade 3
On
オン
Kun
あたた.かあたた.かいあたた.まるあたた.めるぬく
Nanori
あつあつしなおはるゆゆたか
故
happenstance, especially, intentionally, reason, cause, circumstances, the late, therefore, consequently
9 strokesFrequency 612JLPT N2Grade 5
On
コ
Kun
ゆえふる.いもと
知
know, wisdom
8 strokesFrequency 205JLPT N3Grade 2
On
チ
Kun
し.るし.らせる
Nanori
さとさとるしりしれとものり
新
new
13 strokesFrequency 51JLPT N4Grade 2
On
シン
Kun
あたら.しいあら.たあら-にい-
Nanori
あせあたらししににっにつよし
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