“Wise” in Japanese
Short answer
Wise in Japanese is “賢い” (kashikoi). Full meaning: wise, clever, smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets), obedient, good.
Other ways to say “Wise” in Japanese
聡明
soumei wise, sagacious, intelligent, sensible
賢しい
sakashii intelligent, wise, sagacious, clever; smart-alecky, cheeky
ワイズ
waizu wise
賢明
kenmei wise, sensible, well-advised, intelligent, sagacious, prudent
畏い
kashikoi wise, clever, smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets), obedient, good
賢こい
kashikoi wise, clever, smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets), obedient, good
カシコイ
kashikoi wise, clever, smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets), obedient, good
カシコい
kashikoi wise, clever, smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets), obedient, good
かしこい
kashikoi wise, clever, smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets), obedient, good
英明
eimei intelligent, wise, bright, brilliant, clear-sighted
カシコ
kashiko wise, clever, smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets), obedient, good
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