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任
任 (readings: にん, まか; Japanese kanji) means “duty / entrust”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 責任 (responsibility).
What does 任 mean?
| Kanji | 任 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | duty / entrust |
| Readings | にん, まか |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 任
任 is read にん or まか depending on the word.
Example words with 任
| Example | 責任 (responsibility) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14