認
acknowledge · witness · discern · recognize · appreciate · believe
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and endure. Recognizing with endurance.
Symbolism
Recognition, certification, approval. Represents recognizing.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Living in the present
Component Breakdown
speech + 忍
Words & Expressions
Words written with 認
Proverbs & Idioms
認めるのは弱さではない
みとめるのはよわさではない
Admitting is not weakness
Acknowledging mistakes shows strength
Anime & Manga
未確認で進行形
Engaged to the Unidentified
A well-known work with 認 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“discern”
“appreciate”
“believe”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 認 mean in Japanese?
認 means acknowledge, witness, discern, recognize, appreciate, believe.
How do you read 認?
On'yomi: ニン (NIN). Kun'yomi: みと.める、したた.める (mitomeru, shitatameru).
How many strokes does 認 have?
認 has 14 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 認 a good kanji for a tattoo?
認 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means acknowledge, witness, discern, recognize, appreciate, believe. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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