Japanese

かくにん
Meaning: confirmation; verification
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

確
認

Example sentences

Please confirm the safety.
ディスク内の情報を確認する。
Check the information within the disk.
自分の現在位置を地図で確認する。
Confirm your current location on the map.
お帰りの際は、忘れ物がないかご確認ください。
When leaving, please check that you have not forgotten anything.
地図を広げて、目的地への道を確認した。
I opened the map and checked the route to the destination.
箱の中身を確認する。
Check the contents of the box.
横断歩道を渡る時は、左右をよく確認しましょう。
When crossing a pedestrian crossing, be sure to check both left and right.
前回の会議で決まったことを確認しましょう。
Let's confirm what was decided at the previous meeting.
イベントの詳細はウェブサイトで確認してください。
Please check the website for event details.
二人は互いの気持ちを確認した。
The two confirmed each other's feelings.

Usage Notes

To clearly identify or certify something as true or certain.

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