知識

Pattern visualization

Examples

1. 本を読んで新しい知識を得ます。▶ —
   I gain new knowledge by reading books.
2. 彼は科学の知識が豊富です。▶ —
   He has a wealth of scientific knowledge.

Collocations

Mnemonic

知識 chishiki — 知 (to know) + 識 (to discern, to know). Both kanji mean "to know" — what one has learned and built up — knowledge. 知識を得る (to gain knowledge) is a common phrase. If 情報 (information) is raw, 知識 is organized knowing.

Quick check

1. How does 知識 differ from 情報?

   • 知識 is organized knowing, 情報 is raw information
   • they are identical
   • 知識 is raw, 情報 is organized
   • 知識 is a verb