N2
任 meaning and readings
This page brings together the meaning, readings, radical or component hints, formula, and short story for one kanji so you can move straight into review.
Kanji
任
N2
- Meaning
- entrust
- Onyomi
- ニン
- Kunyomi
- まか(せる)、まか(す)
- Formula
- 任 = 亻 + 壬。
Story
任 shows 亻 and 壬 together, and means 'entrust'.
Continue with study
This kanji belongs to JLPT N2.
Recommended cumulative chapter: 1–50 cumulative review
More kanji in this level
Looking at other N2 kanji together makes it easier to group meanings and readings.