“Intelligence” in Japanese
Short answer
Intelligence in Japanese is “知能” (chinou). Full meaning: intelligence, intellect, brains.
Other ways to say “Intelligence” in Japanese
英知
eichi wisdom, intelligence, sagacity
知性
chisei intelligence
明敏
akitoshi intelligence, discernment
利根
tone intelligence, cleverness, innate aptitude
諜報
chouhou secret information, intelligence
理知
richi intellect, intelligence
インテリジェンス
interijensu intelligence
知力
chiryoku wisdom, intellectual power, intelligence, mental capacity, brains
報知
houchi information, news, intelligence
知恵
chie wisdom, wit, sagacity, sense, intelligence; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
明智
akechi sagacity, wisdom, intelligence
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