knew; understood
だから言っただろシステムをよく知る者が警察を動かすと司令官はわかっていたのだ
That's why I told you—the commander knew that someone familiar with the system could manipulate the police.
— エリート・スクワッド (2007)
Until he died, he knew there was something different about me.
— ザ・マン・フロム・アース (2007)
You should have known that would happen if you acted arrogantly.
— 善き人のためのソナタ (2006)