しるひとぞしる

Japanese

Alternative spelling
知る人ぞ知る

Etymology

From 知(し)る (shiru) + 人(ひと) (hito) + ぞ (zo) + 知(し)る (shiru).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ɕiɾɯ̟ çito̞ d͡zo̞ ɕiɾɯ̟]

Phrase

しるひとぞしる • (shiru hito zo shiru) 

1. those who know, know