Meaning

Primary

To Confirm

Alternative

To Verify

Word Type

する verb

Explanation

確認 is confirmation. When that's a verb, you have to confirm or to verify.

Reading

かくにんする
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well. It will help immensely if you know the word 確認 already as well.

Context

Context Sentences

警察には、情報をリアルタイムで確認するシステムがある。

The police have a system to verify information in real time.

弁護士に確認してみた方がいいんじゃない?

Wouldn't it be better to confirm with a lawyer?

我が社がついに赤字を脱したことを確認した時、私は胸を撫で下ろしました。

I was so relieved when I confirmed that our company finally got out of the red.

Kanji Composition