Meaning: こうにんn. (Kanji=後任) successor, heir, inheritor; one who or that which follows or takes the place of anothern. (Kanji=公認) official recognition; accreditation, authorization; licensen. (Kanji=弘仁) Konin, Japanese era name that extended from 810 to 824v. (Kanji=公認する) accredit, certify; authorize