故知

故智

Reading

Kana: こち

Romaji: kochi

Definition

noun

1

the wisdom of the ancients

Kanji

故

Readings: コ、 ゆえ、 ふる.い、 もと

Meanings: happenstance, especially, intentionally, reason, cause, circumstances, the late, therefore, consequently

知

Readings: チ、 し.る、 し.らせる

Meanings: know, wisdom

智

Reading: チ

Meanings: wisdom, intellect, reason

Example Sentence

温故知新(おんこちしん)というからねえ。歴史(れきし)の勉強(べんきょう)は大切(たいせつ)だよ。

➥They say you should consult the past if you want to learn about the future. History has a lot to teach us.