認める
みとめる
to recognize; to recognise; to observe; to notice
JLPT N3 Common word Intermediate Japanese L3, Intermediate Japanese L13
Meanings
Ichidan verb, Transitive
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
All 8 meanings
- to renown; to give renown to; to appreciate; to acknowledge
- to write (e.g. a letter); to draw up (a document); to take down (e.g. notes)
- to have (lunch, dinner, etc.); to eat
Forms
| Plain | Polite | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 認めるみとめる | 認めますみとめます |
| Negative | 認めないみとめない | 認めませんみとめません |
| Past | 認めたみとめた | 認めましたみとめました |
| Past negative | 認めなかったみとめなかった | 認めませんでしたみとめませんでした |
| Te-form | 認めてみとめて |
|---|---|
| Potential | 認められるみとめられる |
| Passive | 認められるみとめられる |
| Causative | 認めさせるみとめさせる |
| Volitional | 認めようみとめよう |
| Imperative | 認めろみとめろ |
| Conditional (ば) | 認めればみとめれば |
| Conditional (たら) | 認めたらみとめたら |
Example sentences
それは認める。
I admit it.
要求は認められた。
The request was granted.
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He admitted himself defeated.
自らスパイと認める。
Confess himself to be a spy.
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I'm not having any of that.
More examples (10)
トムは負けを認めた。
Tom admitted his defeat.
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His existence was recognized.
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His services were appreciated.
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The tax agent allowed the deduction.
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The thief admitted his guilt.
トムは間違いを認めた。
Tom admitted his mistake.
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First, admit that you lost.
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The thief admitted his guilt.
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He confessed his guilt.
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You should acknowledge your failure.