1.
certification, authorization
Official recognition or approval that someone or something meets certain standards or qualifications.
資格認定試験に合格した。
I passed the certification exam.
この製品はISO認定を受けている。
This product has received ISO certification.
2.
acknowledgment, recognition
Formally recognizing or determining that something is the case.
労災として認定された。
It was recognized as a work-related injury.
USAGE:
認定 is used in formal contexts for official recognition, certification, or authorization. It often appears in compound words related to qualifications and standards.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 認定を受ける (receive certification)
- 認定試験 (certification exam)
- 認定機関 (certification body)
- として認定される (be recognized as)
COMMON COMPOUNDS:
- 認定こども園 (certified childcare center)
- 国家認定 (nationally certified)
- 認定医 (certified physician)