Translation guide
A phrase used to refer to shared knowledge between speaker and listener. In Japanese, it is often expressed with set phrases like ご存じの通り or 知っての通り, but can also be implied through context or sentence-ending particles like よ/ね.
To politely acknowledge that the listener already knows something, often in speeches, presentations, or formal conversation.
Polite phrase meaning 'as you know'. Used when the listener is of higher status or in formal settings. ご存じ is the honorific form of 知っている.
As you know, our company celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.
Another polite phrase, slightly more formal than ご存じの通り. 承知 means 'knowing' or 'being aware'.
To casually mention something the listener already knows, among friends or in informal situations.
To convey 'as you know' through the nuance of particles like よ or ね, without a direct phrase.
Adding よね to a statement implies shared knowledge or seeking agreement. It can function like 'as you know' in context.
Tomorrow is a holiday, as you know.
Using よ can remind the listener of something they should know, similar to 'as you know' in a reminding tone.
It's time, as you know.
In Japanese, 'as you know' is often omitted because shared knowledge is assumed from context. Direct translation can sound unnatural.
In many cases, simply stating the fact without 'as you know' is more natural. The shared context makes it clear.
I'm moving next month, as you know.
Phrases like あなたが知っているように are literal translations of 'as you know' but sound unnatural in Japanese. Use the set phrases or omit it.
As you know, I am a student. (unnatural)
ご存じの通り is polite and safe for most formal situations. 知っての通り is casual. Choose based on your relationship with the listener.
As you know, thank you for taking time out of your busy schedule today.
As you know, the new system will start next month.
As you probably know, tomorrow is a holiday.
知っての通り、明日は早いからもう寝るね。
As you know, I have an early start tomorrow so I'm going to bed.