彼は自分の非を認め、潔く謝罪した。
He admitted his fault and apologized graciously.
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That idea is unrealistic.
彼女はとても強情で、自分の非を認めようとしない。
She is very stubborn and refuses to admit her faults.
彼は自分の非を寸毫も認めるつもりはないようだ。
He doesn't seem to have the slightest intention of admitting his fault.
自分の非を認めず強弁していたが、真実を知らされて顔厚忸怩たる思いだ。
I had been stubbornly insisting I was right without admitting my fault, but after being told the truth, I feel deeply ashamed.
Usage Notes
A prefix meaning 'not', 'outside of', or 'contrary to'. Often used with nouns or adjectival nouns.
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