JLPT N3 Intermediate
認める
To recognize, approve, or admit.
Readings
Other forms
認めます polite form
認めない plain negative
認めた plain past
認めて te-form
認められる passive/potential
1 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To Acknowledge / Recognize
Describes the act of judging someone or something as having value, validity, or existence.
Example
彼 は 優れた リーダー だ と 認め られ て いる 。
He is recognized as an excellent leader.
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2 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To Admit / Confess
Involves accepting the truth of an unfavorable fact, such as a mistake, crime, or defeat.
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3 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To Approve / Allow
Signifies the granting of permission or consent by an authority figure.
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