Quick answer
認 is the kanji for "Witness / Discern / Believe". A common reading is みと.める (mitomeru). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Witness / Discern / Believe
Also : Witness · Discern · Believe · Recognize · Appreciate · Acknowledge
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
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
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