知識

• Reading: ちしき
• Romaji: chishiki
• Kanji breakdown: 知 (chi) — know, wisdom; 識 (shiki) — discern, recognize, knowledge
• Pronunciation: /tɕi.ɕi.ki/

Meaning

Knowledge; information. Facts, understanding, or skills acquired through study or experience.

A noun referring to accumulated knowledge or expertise. Often paired with adjectives: 豊富な知識 (houfu na chishiki, abundant knowledge) or 基本的な知識 (kihonteki na chishiki, basic knowledge). 知識人 (chishikijin) means an intellectual or learned person.

Examples

1. コンピューターの知識がある人を探しています。 We're looking for someone with computer knowledge.
2. 旅行の前にその国の知識を身につけた。 Before the trip, I picked up some knowledge about that country.
3. 知識だけでなく、経験も大切です。 Not just knowledge, but experience is important too.

Usage Guide

Context: education, work, self-improvement

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Compound of 知 (chi, know) and 識 (shiki, discern/recognize). Together they mean the ability to know and discern — accumulated understanding that allows one to make judgments.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal