Translation of Japanese word "諦める" to English
諦める
あきらめる
[akirameru]
IPA: /akiɾameɾu/
Meaning
VerbTo surrender ; to inform on (someone).
How to use
諦める (akirameru) — 'to give up / abandon'. Group 2. 夢を諦める — give up on a dream. 諦めないで — don't give up.
🇬🇧 English
to give up
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 諦める
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あきらめる
Romaji Transcription: akirameru
Example Sentences
彼は試験を諦めた。
かれはしけんをあきらめた。
He gave up on the exam.
私たちは彼に諦めるよう言った。
わたしたちはかれにあきらめるよういった。
We told him to give up.
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Common phrases
- 諦めないでください— Please don't give up
Frequency rank: #392 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "諦める" mean?▼
The Japanese word "諦める" means "to give up" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "諦める"?▼
The word "諦める" is read as "あきらめる" (akirameru). 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: "Giving up can be difficult in difficult situations, but it may be necessary at times.".
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