Kanji

Jinmeiyō kanji, used in names

JLPT level: N1

1002 of 2500 most used kanji in newspapers

Stroke count: 12

Meaning: wisdom, intellect, reason

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Composition:

Radical

Radical:

Meaning: sun, day

Examples

Onyomi Examples

wisdom, jnana (higher knowledge)

知恵 チエ wisdom, wit, sagacity, sense, intelligence, prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)

才知 サイチ wit and intelligence

大知 タイチ supreme wisdom, sage