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知恵

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 知恵

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)

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 205
JLPT N3
Grade 2

Meanings

know
wisdom

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
し.る
し.らせる
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
さと
さとる
しり
しれ
とも
のり
10 strokes
Frequency: 925
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

favor
blessing
grace
kindness

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
めぐ.む
めぐ.み
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あや
さと
さとし
しげ
へい
やす
12 strokes
Frequency: 1002
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
15 strokes
Frequency: 2168
JLPT N1
Grade 9

Meanings

wise

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
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
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