認める【みとめる】
Frequency rank: 740.
- 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
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
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- 認める【みとめる】Frequency rank: 740.
- みとめるFrequency rank: 46,119. – 47,037.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- 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
This meaning refers to the act of noticing something or becoming aware of its existence. It often implies an acknowledgment of something that may have been overlooked.
This sense indicates making a judgment or evaluation about something or someone, often involving a level of authority or decision-making.
In this context, it means granting permission or acceptance, often after consideration or assessment.
This meaning relates to acknowledging the truth of something, particularly in relation to responsibility or a fault.
He admitted his mistake.
This usage implies a focused and attentive observation, often with the intent to gather information or deeper understanding.
She is carefully observing the research data.
This meaning involves recognizing someone's achievements or contributions, often in a way that honors or gives them prestige.
Generated collocations (experimental)
みとめる認めることthe act of recognizingみとめる認めるべきto be recognizedせいしき正式にみとめる認めるto officially recognizeみとめられる認められるto be recognizedじぶん自分のあやまち過ちをみとめる認めるto admit one's mistakeたにん他人のこうせき功績をみとめる認めるto acknowledge others' achievementsみとめられたい認められたいto want to be recognizedみとめあう認め合うto mutually recognizeこう公にみとめる認めるto publicly acknowledgeさいのう才能をみとめる認めるto recognize talentせいか成果をみとめる認めるto recognize achievementsみとめる認めるいぎ意義the significance of acknowledgementおや親がこども子供のどりょく努力をみとめる認めるparents recognizing their children's efforts
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
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