認可(にんか)

にんか
noun, verb (suru)
approval, authorization, licensing
1. approval, authorization
Official permission or sanction from authorities to do something.
新薬(しんやく)が認可(にんか)された。
The new drug was approved.
認可(にんか)を申請(しんせい)する。
I apply for authorization.
2. licensing, accreditation
Official recognition that something meets required standards.
認可(にんか)保育園(ほいくえん)に入(はい)れた。
I got into a licensed daycare.

COLLOCATIONS:

  • 認可(にんか)を受(う)ける: to receive authorization
  • 認可(にんか)を申請(しんせい)する: to apply for approval
  • 認可(にんか)保育園(ほいくえん): licensed daycare
  • 無認可(むにんか): unlicensed, unauthorized

CONTRAST:

  • 承認(しょうにん): approval (more general)
  • 許可(きょか): permission (for specific actions)
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Added 2026.1.16 23:01 · Revised 2026.1.19 21:17
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