What is the meaning and reading of the kanji "認"?

The kanji "認" belongs to JLPT N3 and means "Acknowledge, Recognize, Approve, Accept". Its Onyomi is "ニン (nin)" and Kunyomi is "みと (mito)".

JLPT N3

認

Acknowledge, Recognize, Approve, Accept

Q: Is there a memory mnemonic for "認"?

Yes! Radical breakdown: "言 (speech/word) + 忍 (endure/persevere/ninja)". Mnemonic Story: "To truly **acknowledge** someone, you must use your "speech" (言) to respect their ability to "endure" (忍) hardships. Imagine a sensei **recognizing** a ninja (忍) student's perseverance, giving a verbal **approval** (言) of their hard-earned skill and accepting them."

Onyomi

ニン (nin)

Kunyomi

みと (mito)

🧠 Memory Mnemonic

🔍 Radical Breakdown

言 (speech/word) + 忍 (endure/persevere/ninja)

📖 Mnemonic Story

To truly **acknowledge** someone, you must use your "speech" (言) to respect their ability to "endure" (忍) hardships. Imagine a sensei **recognizing** a ninja (忍) student's perseverance, giving a verbal **approval** (言) of their hard-earned skill and accepting them.

💡 Quick Hint: Speech ninja recognize

Essential N3 Vocabulary

認識

にんしき

Recognition, Awareness

認める

みとめる

To recognize, Admit, Approve

確認

かくにん

Confirmation

Kanji Practice Quiz

Verify your memory for "認"

その問題についての彼の＿＿＿＿＿は浅い。

🎉 正解 / Correct!

解説: 認識は「にんしき」と読みます。
English: Recognition/awareness is read as 'ninshiki'.

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