🇯🇵 How to say

“to know” in Japanese

知るしる
Illustration of "to know" in a Japanese cultural setting
A woman checks her phone and smiles as she reads a message from a friend confirming their meeting time. She now knows the plan for the afternoon.

Usage note

Use 知る for discovering or becoming aware of information; it often implies gaining knowledge rather than already possessing it, and is commonly used in daily conversations.

Examples

  • 友達の名前を知っています。

    I know my friend's name.

  • 駅の場所を知りたいです。

    I want to know the location of the station.

  • 新しいことを知りました。

    I learned something new.

Quick check

What does "知る" mean?

  • A. to know
  • B. to laugh
  • C. to receive
  • D. to finish

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