Translation of Japanese word "認める" to English
認める
みとめる
[mitomeru]
IPA: /mitomeɾɯ/
Meaning
VerbTo match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
How to use
認める (mitomeru) — 'to recognize / admit / approve / allow'. Group 2. 事実を認める — admit the fact. 自分を認める — accept oneself. Fundamental vocabulary item used across formal and informal Japanese speech and writing.
🇬🇧 English
to recognize / admit
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 認める
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): みとめる
Romaji Transcription: mitomeru
Example Sentences
彼は自分の間違いを認めました。
かれはじぶんのまちがいをみとめました。
He recognized his mistake.
私たちは彼の意見を認めました。
わたしたちはかれのいきんをみとめました。
We recognized his opinion.
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Common phrases
- 間違いを認める— to admit a mistake
Frequency rank: #436 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "認める" mean?▼
The Japanese word "認める" means "to recognize / admit" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "認める"?▼
The word "認める" is read as "みとめる" (mitomeru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "彼は自分の間違いを認めました。".
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