Quick answer
確 is the kanji for "Firm". Its reading is たし.か (tashika). This page includes example sentences and a stroke-order diagram.
Meaning
Firm
Also : Hard · Clear · Solid · Tight
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
15 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 確 represents 'ASSURANCE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of assurance.
On-reading: かく — remember this sound by associating it with assurance. Kun-reading: たし.か.
Example Sentences
出発前に予約を確認しておくと、当日のトラブルを防ぐことができます。
しゅっぱつまえによやくをかくにんしておくと、とうじつのとらぶるをふせぐことができます。
Confirming your reservation before departure helps prevent problems on the day.
この情報は確かなのか、複数の資料で裏付けを取ることが重要です。
このじょうほうはたしかなのか、ふくすうのしりょうでうらづけをとることがじゅうようです。
It is important to verify this information against multiple sources to confirm its accuracy.
Vocabulary using 確
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 22, 2026
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