認: the kanji for acknowledge; recognize
認 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means acknowledge; recognize. Below are its readings, 3 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
認 is written in 14 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
認 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 3 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ニン (nin)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 確認かくにん · kakunin | confirmation |
| 承認しょうにん · shōnin | approval |
みとめる (mitomeru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 認めるみとめる · mitomeru | to acknowledge; to approve |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 予約の内容を確認しました。Yoyaku no naiyō o kakunin shimashita.I confirmed the reservation details.
- 計画は上司の承認を得た。Keikaku wa jōshi no shōnin o eta.The plan received approval from the boss.
- 彼は自分の失敗を認めた。Kare wa jibun no shippai o mitometa.He acknowledged his own mistake.
- 出発前にもう一度確認します。Shuppatsu mae ni mō ichido kakunin shimasu.I will confirm once more before departure.
- 彼女の才能をみんなが認めている。Kanojo no sainō o minna ga mitomete iru.Everyone acknowledges her talent.
Questions about 認
How many strokes does 認 have?
認 is written in 14 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 認?
The on readings are nin (ニン). The kun readings are mitomeru (みとめる).
What JLPT level is 認?
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.
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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 認
- 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.