任


This kanji means duty, responsibility, or office. As a verb it means entrust.

on readings:
  • nin
kun readings:
  • maka
examples:
委任 inin trust, mandate, authorization
任命 ninmei appointment, nomination
歴任 rekinin successive holding of various posts
専任 sennin exclusive duty, full-time
主任 shunin person in charge, manager, head
転任 tennin transfer of personnel

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Last ∆ on 22 December 2025 by Bradley James Wogsland.