Quick answer
認 is the kanji for "to recognize". It is a JLPT N3 kanji. The main reading is みと.める (mitomeru). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
to recognize
Also : to acknowledge · to believe · to discern
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
14 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 認 represents 'ACKNOWLEDGE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of acknowledge.
On-reading: にん — remember this sound by associating it with acknowledge. Kun-reading: みと.める.
Example Sentences
失敗を認めることは勇気が必要ですが、信頼を得るために大切なことです。
しっぱいをみとめることはゆうきがひつようですが、しんらいをえるためにたいせつなことです。
Admitting failure requires courage, but it is essential for gaining trust.
国際的に認められた資格です。
こくさいてきにみとめられたしかくです。
It's an internationally recognized qualification.
Vocabulary using 認
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 Jun 11, 2026
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