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VocabJLPT N5

to know

Godan VerbTransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to know
2. to be aware (of)
3. to sense
4. to understand

This verb means "to know" or "to find out," referring to having knowledge or becoming aware of something. Unlike a similar verb meaning "to understand," this one focuses on whether information is known or unknown to the speaker.

Example sentences

Initial · simple i+1

I'll learn that name.

Sentence 1

I want to understand my own heart.

Sentence 2

How long have you known about it?

Sentence 3

He doesn't know my name.

Sentence 4

Do you know what he does for work?

Sentence 5

I don't know the new teacher's name.