Japanese word

公認

Pronunciation

Romajikōnin

Meaning

nounauthorization

Example

この活動は市の公認を受けています。ko no katsu dō wa shi no kō nin o u ke te i ma su

This activity has received official authorization from the city.

More examples

この資格は全国の団体から公認されています。ko no shi kaku wa zen koku no dan tai ka ra kō nin sa re te i ma su

This qualification is officially recognized by organizations across the country.

Core concept

Centers on an authority making something publicly valid, accepted, or officially recognized.

Common phrases

公認を取り消すkō nin o to ri ke su
revoke official approval
公認の大会kō nin no tai kai
officially sanctioned tournament
公認団体kō nin dan tai
officially recognized organization

Similar words

承認shōnin: Approval that an authority gives to a plan, action, or decision.
認可ninka: Formal permission from an authority to carry out an activity or use something.
認定nintei: Official recognition that confirms a person, group, or thing meets set standards.

Definition in Japanese

公的な機関や団体などが、ある事柄を正式に認めること。kō teki na ki kan ya dan tai na do ga a ru koto gara o sei shiki ni mito me ru ko to

Word origin

公 (kō, "public") + 認 (nin, "recognize") forms 公認 (kōnin), the formal recognition of something by an authority.

Usage tips

公認 (kōnin) does not always mean a government license, because an organization can also give official recognition or approval.

Other meanings

official approvalnoun
official recognitionnoun

Opposites

非公認hikōninunofficialnoun

Related words

公認化kōninkaofficial recognitionnoun