stem or continuative form of 知る (shiru) [godan]

the rear, back, or backside of something / the rearward or backward direction / the portion of a palace where a queen or other female imperial consort lives

used in toponyms of Hokkaido

suffix in certain surnames

behind; the end / the rear portion of the body: bottom, buttocks / the bottom or underside of an object

basilica (Christian church building having a nave)

cereal, grain / breakfast cereal (food)

something serial, something in series

serial

broad knowledge / a very knowledgeable person