任
responsibility · duty · term · entrust to · appoint
Details
Stroke Order
Component Breakdown
person + 壬
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of person and phonetic. Person entrusting.
Symbolism
Duty, responsibility, entrust. Represents entrusting.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
責任転嫁
せきにんてんか
shifting the responsibility (for something) on to (someone); passing the buck; shifting the responsibility (for something) on to (someone)
自由放任
じゆうほうにん
laissez-faire; non-intervention; laissez-faire
白紙委任
はくしいにん
carte blanche; blank check; blank cheque; carte blanche
連帯責任
れんたいせきにん
collective responsibility; joint liability; collective responsibility
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 任 mean in Japanese?
任 means responsibility, duty, term, entrust to, appoint.
How do you read 任?
On'yomi: ニン (NIN). Kun'yomi: まか.せる、まか.す (makaseru, makasu).
How many strokes does 任 have?
任 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 人 (person).
Is 任 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 任 (responsibility, duty, term, entrust to, appoint) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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