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VocabJLPT N2
knowing
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. knowing
  2. 2. being aware (of)
  3. 3. (an) acquaintance
A polite, honorific expression used to ask or refer to whether someone is aware of or knows something. It is the respectful form of 知っている and is typically used when speaking to someone of higher status or in formal situations.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I have to say, I'm impressed you knew about that trick!

Sentence 2

I'm honestly stunned you even knew about something like that!

Sentence 3

To get straight to the point — the cause is something you're all already aware of.

Sentence 4

Is the manager already aware of what we discussed earlier?

Sentence 5

The board is already aware of the matter.