“Wit” in Japanese
Short answer
Wit in Japanese is “知恵” (chie). Full meaning: wisdom, wit, sagacity, sense, intelligence; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment).
Other ways to say “Wit” in Japanese
機知
kichi wit, resources, tact
ウイット
uitto wit
頓才
tonsai wit
ちえ
chie wisdom, wit, sagacity, sense, intelligence; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
ヂエ
jie wisdom, wit, sagacity, sense, intelligence; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
ぢえ
jie wisdom, wit, sagacity, sense, intelligence; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
チエ
chie wisdom, wit, sagacity, sense, intelligence; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
おかしみ
okashimi humor, humour, wit
ウィット
witto wit
チヱ
chie wisdom, wit, sagacity, sense, intelligence; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
ヂヱ
jie wisdom, wit, sagacity, sense, intelligence; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
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