知識

chishiki
nounBeginner
general

Information, understanding, or skill acquired through experience or education.

この本は歴史に関する貴重な知識を提供する

This book provides valuable knowledge about history.

知識を深めるために毎日勉強している

I study every day to deepen my knowledge.

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Knowledge can refer to facts, information, or skills acquired through learning or experience.

Collocations

知識を深めるto deepen one's knowledge知識を共有するto share knowledge知識を活用するto utilize knowledge

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Related Phrases

知識人phrase
intellectual
知識の海phrase
ocean of knowledge

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

知識 is often used in formal and academic contexts, but it can also refer to everyday knowledge.

Gold Rule

Knowledge vs. Information

While both 知識 and 情報 refer to information, 知識 implies a deeper understanding or skill.

📖Word Origin

From Middle Chinese 知識 (zhǐshí), from 知 (zhī, 'to know') + 識 (shí, 'to recognize').

📝Usage Notes

In Japanese, 知識 can refer to both theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Word Breakdown

to know
root
+
to recognize
root
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