(ちけん)

ちけん
noun
knowledge, findings, insight
1. knowledge, findings, insight, expertise
Knowledge or insights gained through experience, research, or study. Often implies practical, specialized knowledge that has been accumulated over time.
専門的(せんもんてき)知見(ちけん)()かす。
To make use of specialized knowledge.
この分野(ぶんや)知見(ちけん)不足(ふそく)している。
Knowledge in this field is lacking.
長年(ながねん)研究(けんきゅう)()られた知見(ちけん)を、(つぎ)世代(せだい)(つた)えていくことが重要(じゅうよう)だ。
It is important to pass on the knowledge gained through years of research to the next generation.

USAGE:
A formal word commonly used in academic, business, and technical contexts. Often appears in the pattern 知見(ちけん)()る (to gain knowledge), 知見(ちけん)共有(きょうゆう)する (to share knowledge/findings), or 知見(ちけん)()かす (to apply knowledge). More formal and specialized than 知識(ちしき) (general knowledge).

KANJI:
() means "to know" and (けん) means "to see" or "view." The compound suggests knowledge gained through observation and experience.

CONTRAST:

  • 知識(ちしき): knowledge (general, broader)
  • 知見(ちけん): knowledge, findings (specialized, from experience/research)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 知見(ちけん)()る: to gain knowledge/findings
  • 知見(ちけん)()かす: to apply knowledge
  • 知見(ちけん)共有(きょうゆう)する: to share findings
  • 知見(ちけん)蓄積(ちくせき)する: to accumulate knowledge