noun
wisdom; intelligence; sagacity
Refers to deep insight, intellectual capacity, or the ability to make sound judgments. Often used in formal, literary, or philosophical contexts.
彼の英知に満ちた助言が、問題解決の鍵となった。
His advice, full of wisdom, was the key to solving the problem.
人類の英
We must pool the wisdom of humanity to overcome this difficult situation.
Rarely used kanji form.
Compound of 英 (excellent, outstanding) and 知 (knowledge, wisdom). The alternative form 叡智 uses 叡 (intelligent, imperial) for a similar meaning. The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys 'superior wisdom'.