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智=
知日
知 + sun
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of know and sun. Knowledge of sun.
Symbolism
Wisdom, intelligence, cleverness. Represents wisdom.
Spiritual Meaning
The highest spiritual faculty in Buddhism. "Wisdom" transcends mere knowledge, meaning enlightened power to intuitively grasp truth.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
智者も千慮に一失あり
ちしゃもせんりょにいっしつあり
Even a wise person makes one mistake in a thousand thoughts
Everyone makes mistakes, no matter how wise
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 智 mean in Japanese?
智 means wisdom, intellect, reason.
How do you read 智?
On'yomi: チ (CHI).
How many strokes does 智 have?
智 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 日 (sun).
Is 智 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 智 (wisdom, intellect, reason) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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