確
assurance · firm · tight · hard · solid · confirm · clear · evident
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of stone and phonetic. Sure like stone.
Symbolism
Confirm, certain, accurate. Represents being sure.
Component Breakdown
stone + 隺
Words & Expressions
Words written with 確
Four-Character Compounds
確固不動
かっこふどう
unshakeable (e.g. belief); invincible; steadfastness
確固不抜
かっこふばつ
determined; steadfast; unswerving
Proverbs & Idioms
確かめて渡れ
たしかめてわたれ
Check before you cross
Verify things before taking action
Anime & Manga
未確認で進行形
Engaged to the Unidentified
A well-known work with 確 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 確 mean in Japanese?
確 means assurance, firm, tight, hard, solid, confirm, clear, evident.
How do you read 確?
On'yomi: カク、コウ (KAKU, KOU). Kun'yomi: たし.か、たし.かめる (tashika, tashikameru).
How many strokes does 確 have?
確 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 石 (stone).
Is 確 a good kanji for a tattoo?
確 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means assurance, firm, tight, hard, solid, confirm, clear, evident. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.