任 kanji: meaning “responsibility”, readings and mnemonic
JLPT N36 strokes
Meaning and readings
- Meaning
- responsibility
- On'yomi
- ニン
- Kun'yomi
- まか・せる、まか・す
Picture story to remember 任
A person (亻) shoulders the load like a true gentleman (士), and that is responsibility.
Parts in this story:士
How to write 任: stroke order
任 is written with 6 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.
Words that use 任
- 任務にんむduty
- 任意にんいoptional
Practice this kanji in the app
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