How to say 'Voluntary' or 'Optional' in Japanese | 任意

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The Japanese word for Voluntary or Optional is 'Nin'i', written as 任意 in Japanese.'Voluntary' or 'Optional' in hiragana is にんい.

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任意

Meaning

Voluntary, Optional

Reading

にんい

nin'i

Kanji

任Duty, Responsibility 意Idea

Explanation

The Japanese noun '任意 (にんい)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning is 'optional', referring to something that is not required or mandatory. For example: participation is optional「参加は任意です」(さんかはにんいです). The second meaning is 'voluntary', referring to something done by choice or free will. For example: voluntary work「任意の仕事」(にんいのしごと). This word is often used in formal or legal contexts to describe actions or decisions that are not compulsory. It can also imply a sense of freedom or discretion in making choices.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

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Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 任意

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

任

Meaning

Duty, Responsibility

kanji

意

Meaning

Idea

Words Related to 任意 Through the Kanji 任

These 9 Words contain the Kanji 任 as well.

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責任

Meaning

Responsibility

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任せる

Meaning

Entrust

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辞任

Meaning

Resignation

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就任

Meaning

Inauguration

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任務

Meaning

Duty

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任命

Meaning

Appointment

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担任

Meaning

Charge, Homeroom

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無責任

Meaning

Irresponsible

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主任

Meaning

Chief

Words Related to 任意 Through the Kanji 意

These 28 Words contain the Kanji 意 as well.

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意味

Meaning

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意見

Meaning

Opinion

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注意

Meaning

Attention

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用意

Meaning

Preparation

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意思

Meaning

Intention

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得意

Meaning

Good, Pride

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意外

Meaning

Unexpected

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意志

Meaning

Will

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意義

Meaning

Significance

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意

Meaning

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合意

Meaning

Agreement

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決意

Meaning

Determination

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意図

Meaning

Intention

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意地悪

Meaning

Spite

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意識

Meaning

Awareness, Consciousness

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意欲

Meaning

Motivation

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不意

Meaning

Suddenness

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意気

Meaning

Spirit, Enthusiasm

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好意

Meaning

Goodwill

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意地

Meaning

Stubbornness, Disposition

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同意

Meaning

Consent, Agreement

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無意味

Meaning

Meaningless

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不注意

Meaning

Carelessness

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生意気

Meaning

Cheeky

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意向

Meaning

Intention

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無意識

Meaning

Unconsciously

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注意深い

Meaning

Careful

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不得意

Meaning

Poor

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