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