Word details
知る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 知る.
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Entry
1
to know; to be aware (of); to be conscious (of); to learn (of); to find out; to discover
Examples
あなたは１９９０年から彼女を知っているのですか？
Have you known her since 1990?
2
to sense; to feel; to notice; to realize
Examples
私は自分が感じたことを言えるのが必要であることを知った。
I find it necessary to be able to say what I feel.
3
to understand; to comprehend; to grasp; to appreciate
4
to remember; to be familiar with; to be acquainted with
5
to experience; to go through; to know (e.g. hardship)
6
to get acquainted with (a person); to get to know
7
Usu. with neg. sentence
to have to do with; to be concerned with; to be one's concern; to be one's responsibility
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