シキ, し.る, しる.す, さと, さとる

discriminating, know, write

JLPT3 G5 S19 F496

As per # as described in (marker) + 言 words → obtain *knowledge* by marking another person's words → (power of) *discrimination* → *acquaintance*. *Write down/record*, *sign* and *banner* are borrowed meanings.

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