know

(arrow) + (mouth/small box radical)
★★★★★
8 strokes
PN

Onyomi

CHI

Mnemonic

I put an arrow in my mouth because I know there's CHEESE on it. MMMcheese.

Kunyomi

し*ってる to know something or someone. (BOOBOO: as opposed to 分かります, which means 'Oh shit! now I get it!' or 'I just realized / comprehended something!')

Typical example: 'Do you know the band Rotting Christ?' (ロッチング・キリストというバンドを知ってる?)
★★★★★

し*らない I don't know. (as opposed to "分からない" which means, 'i don't get it.')
★★★★★

Jukugo

知識(ちしき)

knowledge ★★★☆☆
(know) + (be conscious) = 知識 (knowledge)

知り合い(しりあい)

an acquaintance ★★★☆☆
(know) + (to suit) = 知り合い (an acquaintance)

お知らせ(おしらせ)

sign/flyer ★★★☆☆

a flyer, or a sign on the wall - usually advertising an event.

承知(しょうち) する

to agree in theory ★★☆☆☆ CCWF
(to be told / consent) + (know) = 承知 (to agree in theory)

to agree in theory (business - speak). Stronger than 承る(うけたまわる).

承知 is what you say when you have heard and understood a business proposal, and you agree with it. It doesn't necessarily mean that you will sign the contract or do whatever the person says; merely that you want to work together with them to accomplish these goals, in theory, after 100 more meetings.

知らん振り(しらんぷり)

feign innocence ★☆☆☆☆ 1/2 KANA
(know) + (brandish / pretend) = 知らん振り (feign innocence )

to pretend you don't know what I am talking about, to feign innocence

Lookalikes

Meaning Hint Radical
flavor MOUTH ON LEFT SIDE
know ARROW
peace/ Japan WHEAT

I finished the food but the flavor, is LEFT behind in my mouth.

I know how to shoot your moms with an ARROW. In the nanny.

I gave your Moms a peace OF WHEAT to help turn that yeast infection into some bread.

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Synonyms

consent
承る    承知する    肯定    承諾    納得   
cunning, crafty
悪知恵    悪賢い