Japanese symbol for “ascertain”
確かめる
たしかめる
Romaji: tashikameru
to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm
In Japanese, ascertain is 確かめる, read たしかめる (tashikameru).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v1, vt to make sure; to check; to ascertain; to confirm; to verify
Written forms: 確かめる、慥かめる. Readings: たしかめる.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “ascertain”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 見届ける | みとどける mitodokeru | to make sure of; to ascertain; to see with one's own eyes |
| 見極める | みきわめる mikiwameru | to ascertain; to determine; to get to the bottom of |
| 突き止める | つきとめる tsukitomeru | to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain |
| 糺す | ただす tadasu | to ascertain; to confirm; to verify |
| 見定める | みさだめる misadameru | to make sure of; to ascertain; to confirm |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 確認 | かくにん kakunin | confirmation; verification; validation |
| 確か | たしか tashika | sure; certain; positive |
| 確実 | かくじつ kakujitsu | certain; sure; definite |
| 確保 | かくほ kakuho | securing; obtaining; ensuring |
| 確定 | かくてい kakutei | decision; settlement; confirmation |
| 明確 | めいかく meikaku | clear; precise; definite |
See also: Chinese symbol for “ascertain”.
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