establish, confirm, sure
On'yomi (音読み)
- カク
- コウ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- たし.か
- たし.かめる
About this kanji
The kanji 確 (kaku) means to establish or confirm something, and it conveys a sense of certainty. It is often used as a noun or in verbs, particularly in compound words. For example, 確認 (kakunin) means "confirmation," and is used when verifying information. Another common compound is 確信 (kakushin), which means "conviction" or strong belief in something. You might also encounter 確実 (kakujitsu), meaning "certain" or "reliable." This kanji emphasizes assurance and trustworthiness, making it essential in discussions about facts or agreements. When using it, remember that it signifies more than just belief; it implies a solid foundation for that belief.
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Example sentences
確実に成功する方法がある。
There is a sure method for success.
Meanings across languages
- English
- establish, confirm, sure
- Tiếng Việt
- xác nhận, chắc chắn
- 日本語
- 確実, 確認, 確保
- 한국어
- 확립하다, 확정하다, 확신하다
- 中文
- 建立, 确认, 确定
- id
- menetapkan, mengonfirmasi, pasti
- th
- ยืนยัน, ยืนยัน, แน่นอน
- es
- establecer, confirmar, seguro
- fr
- établir, confirmer, sûr
- de
- festlegen, bestätigen, sicher
- pt
- estabelecer, confirmar, certo
Common compounds
- 確認かくにんconfirmation, verification
- 確信かくしんconviction, confidence
- 確実かくじつcertain, reliable
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