N31267/1669
認める
Ichidan verbverb (generic)transitive verb
Reading
みとめる
Meanings
- to recognize, to recognise, to observe, to notice
- to deem, to judge, to assess
- to approve, to deem acceptable, to allow
- to admit, to accept, to confess (to a charge)
- to watch steadily, to observe carefully
- to renown, to give renown to, to appreciate, to acknowledge
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Example sentences
彼は自分の間違いを認めた。
He admitted his own mistake.
その計画を認めるかどうか、会議で決める。
We will decide in the meeting whether to approve that plan or not.
彼女の才能を認めている人は多い。
Many people acknowledge her talent.
警察は容疑者がその犯罪を認めたと発表した。
The police announced that the suspect confessed to the crime.
上司は部下の努力をなかなか認めない。
The boss rarely acknowledges the efforts of his subordinates.
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