任: the kanji for entrust; responsibility
任 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means entrust; responsibility. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
任 is written in 6 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
任 has 3 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ニン (nin)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 責任せきにん · sekinin | responsibility |
| 任務にんむ · ninmu | duty; mission |
| 担任たんにん · tannin | homeroom teacher |
まかせる (makaseru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 任せるまかせる · makaseru | to entrust (something to someone) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- この仕事は私の責任です。Kono shigoto wa watashi no sekinin desu.This job is my responsibility.
- 兵士たちは重要な任務を果たした。Heishitachi wa jūyō na ninmu o hatashita.The soldiers carried out an important mission.
- 今年の担任の先生は優しいです。Kotoshi no tannin no sensei wa yasashii desu.This year's homeroom teacher is kind.
- この仕事は君に任せます。Kono shigoto wa kimi ni makasemasu.I'll entrust this job to you.
- 部長は部下に判断を任せた。Buchō wa buka ni handan o makaseta.The department manager left the decision to his subordinate.
Questions about 任
How many strokes does 任 have?
任 is written in 6 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 任?
The on readings are nin (ニン). The kun readings are makaseru (まかせる), makasu (まかす).
What JLPT level is 任?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Work and money
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 任
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.