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What does 知る (しる, shiru) mean?

知る (しる, shiru) means to know.

Quick facts
Readingしる
Romajishiru
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
しる
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonshiru

to know

GenkiGenki 7
  1. 1godan verb · transitive to know; to be aware (of); to be conscious (of)
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to sense; to feel; to notice
  3. 3godan verb · transitive to understand; to comprehend; to grasp
  4. 4godan verb · transitive to remember; to be familiar with; to be acquainted with
  5. 5godan verb · transitive to experience; to go through; to know (e.g. hardship)

Example sentences

  • I don't know that shop.

  • I know his name.

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Data sources and licences

Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.