JLPT N5 Beginner
知る
To know, to find out, or to become aware of something.
Readings
Other forms
知らない plain negative
知った plain past
知ります polite form
知りません polite negative
知って te-form
知っている state of knowing
知らなかった didn't know
1 Godan Verb
"To know" / "To find out"
Refers to the instantaneous action of acquiring new information, becoming aware of a fact, or gaining familiarity with someone.
Example
A 田中さん の 電話番号 を 知って います か 。
B いいえ 、 知りません 。
[A:] Do you know Mr. Tanaka's phone number? [B:] No, I don't.
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2 Godan Verb (used idiomatically)
"I don't care" / "None of my business"
Indicates a refusal to get involved or a lack of concern regarding a situation, functioning as a dismissal.
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