智
智: wisdom
wisdom
12 strokesNames & literary · Name kanji (準1級 range)in 5 words here
Readings
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Interchangeable with 知 in 智恵/知恵; 智 is preferred in names and set words like 叡智 and 智将.
Key words
叡智えいちwisdom; intellect
智恵ちえwisdom; ingenuity
智将ちしょうwise general
智力ちりょくintellectual power
智謀ちぼうstrategy; cunning
Example sentences
図書館には、昔から受け継がれてきた叡智が詰まっている。
A library is packed with wisdom handed down since long ago.
智将と呼ばれた彼は、少ない兵で大軍を破った。
Known as a wise general, he defeated a large army with few soldiers.
おばあさんの智恵のおかげで、問題はすぐに解決した。
Thanks to Grandma's wisdom, the problem was solved right away.