Japanese

める

みとめる
Meaning: to admit; to acknowledge; to recognize
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: したためました

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 認める 認めない
Polite 認めます 認めません
Past 認めた 認めなかった
Polite + Past 認めました 認めませんでした
Te-form 認めて 認めなくて
Potential 認められる 認められない
Passive 認められる 認められない
Causative 認めさせる 認めさせない
Imperative 認めろ 認めるな

Handwriting

認
め
る

Example sentences

He gracefully admitted his mistake.
自分の間違いを素直に認めることが大切だ。
It is important to honestly admit your mistakes.
自分の過ちを認めて、彼は潔く頭を下げた。
Admitting his mistake, he gracefully bowed his head.
両親を説得して、留学を認めてもらった。
I persuaded my parents and got them to approve my study abroad.
彼は自分の過ちを認め、深く謝罪した。
He admitted his mistake and apologized deeply.
負けを認めるのは悔しい。
It is frustrating to admit defeat.
彼が自分の間違いを認めないのは、単なる意地だ。
The reason he won't admit his mistake is pure stubbornness.
警察の調べに対し、彼は容疑を認めた。
In response to the police investigation, he admitted to the charges.
冗談じゃない、そんなことは絶対に認められない。
No way, I can't accept that at all.
人間は誰しも、他人から認められたいという欲求を持っている。
Every human has a desire to be recognized by others.

Usage Notes

Used for acknowledging facts, admitting faults, or recognizing someone's value or ability.

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