認 admit

言 (say) + 忍 (hide / endure) Same-ON
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14 strokes

Onyomi

NIN

Mnemonic

The NINja said the truth, admitted to his crimes, and endured the consequences.

Kunyomi

みと*める to admit or acknowledge something
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Jukugo

確認(かくにん) する

double-check ★★★★☆
確 (make certain) + 認 (admit) = 確認 (double-check)

to double-check something.

Lookalikes

Meaning Hint Radical
認 admit NINJA 忍
誌 magazine SAMURAI 士

The NINJA had to admit that the magazine is about SAMURAI.

Synonyms

make sure of
確認する    確実に