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What is the Kanji for 'Certain'? | 確

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Certain', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Certain' is 確.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Certain

    Reading

    kunyomiたし

    tashi

    onyomiかく

    kaku

    Parts

    Stone Bird

    Example Word

    確かめる: confirm. The Japanese verb '確かめる (たしかめる)' means 'to confirm' or 'to verify'. It is used when you want to make sure of something, check the accuracy of information, or ensure that something is correct. This verb is often used in situations where you need to double-check facts, details, or the status of something. For example: I confirmed the meeting time「会議の時間を確かめた」(かいぎのじかんをたしかめた). Please confirm the address「住所を確かめてください」(じゅうしょをたしかめてください). The verb can also imply a sense of reassurance or certainty, as in 'I wanted to confirm that everything was okay'「すべてが大丈夫だと確かめたかった」(すべてがだいじょうぶだとたしかめたかった).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    15

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    488

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stone

    radical

    Meaning

    Bird

Words Using

This kanji is used in 14 words:

    word

    確か

    Meaning

    Certain, Sure

    word

    確り

    Meaning

    Firmly

    word

    確認

    Meaning

    Confirmation

    word

    正確

    Meaning

    Accurate

    word

    明確

    Meaning

    Clear, Definite

    word

    確かめる

    Meaning

    Confirm

    word

    確保

    Meaning

    Secure

    word

    確立

    Meaning

    Establishment

    word

    確定

    Meaning

    Confirmation, Finalization

    word

    確実

    Meaning

    Certain

    word

    確信

    Meaning

    Conviction

    word

    確率

    Meaning

    Probability

    word

    不確か

    Meaning

    Uncertain

    word

    的確

    Meaning

    Accurate

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 17 kanji contain the part 石 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Boulder

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sharpen

    kanji

    Meaning

    Foundation stone, Foundation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Break, Tear

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sand

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hard, Stiff

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reclaim, Cultivation

    kanji

    Meaning

    Smash

    kanji

    Meaning

    Sulfur, Sulphur

    kanji

    Meaning

    Reef

    kanji

    Meaning

    Stone, Monument, Tombstone

    kanji

    Meaning

    Magnet, Porcelain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gun, Cannon

    kanji

    Meaning

    Niter, Nitrate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Go, The game of Go

    kanji

    Meaning

    Polish

    kanji

    Meaning

    Envy, Jealous

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 21 kanji contain the part 隹 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Advance

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gather

    kanji

    Meaning

    Miscellaneous

    kanji

    Meaning

    View

    kanji

    Meaning

    Infer

    kanji

    Meaning

    Employ, Hire

    kanji

    Meaning

    Detach, Separate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rejoice, Delight

    kanji

    Meaning

    Young, Immature

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fiber, Maintain

    kanji

    Meaning

    Char, Scorch

    kanji

    Meaning

    Urge, Recommend

    kanji

    Meaning

    Only, Solely

    kanji

    Meaning

    Approve, Semi

    kanji

    Meaning

    Male, Heroic

    kanji

    Meaning

    Female

    kanji

    Meaning

    Elegance, Elegant

    kanji

    Meaning

    One of a pair, Ship counter

    kanji

    Meaning

    Who

    kanji

    Meaning

    Piled high

    kanji

    Meaning

    Oak tree, Oak

Learn the Kanji

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What does 確 mean?

確 means 'Certain'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.