Japanese word

認識

Pronunciation

Romajininshiki

Meaning

  • nounawareness

Example

安全への認識を高めましょう。an zen e no nin shiki o taka me ma shō

Let's raise awareness of safety.

Illustration for 認識 (awareness)

More examples

お互いの認識を確認してから、話を進めましょう。o taga i no nin shiki o kaku nin shi te ka ra hanashi o susu me ma shō

Let's confirm our understanding before moving on with the discussion.

Core concept

Refers to the mental grasp that makes a person aware of a fact, meaning, or condition.

Common phrases

  • 認識を高めるnin shiki o taka me ru

    raise awareness

  • 認識を共有するnin shiki o kyō yū su ru

    share an understanding

  • 認識を深めるnin shiki o fuka me ru

    deepen understanding

Similar words

意識ishiki: Awareness of a fact, condition, or activity, often with attention to it.
理解rikai: A clear grasp of the meaning or nature of something.
自覚jikaku: Awareness of one's own state, role, or responsibility.

Definition in Japanese

物事の意味や状態を正しく知り、理解すること。mono goto no i mi ya jō tai o tada shi ku shi ri ri kai su ru ko to

Word origin

The compound 認識 (ninshiki, "recognition") is formed from 認 (nin, "acknowledge") and 識 (shiki, "know or discern").

Usage tips

  • The English word recognition often concerns identifying a person or thing, but 認識 (ninshiki) is also common for awareness of an issue or condition.

Other meanings

  • understandingnoun
  • recognitionnoun

Related words

  • 認識するninshikisururecognizeverb
  • 認識度ninshikidolevel of awarenessnoun

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