認める (Mitomeru) is a Japanese ichidan verb meaning “to recognize, to recognise, to observe, to notice”.
Meanings
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto recognize; to recognise; to observe; to notice
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto deem; to judge; to assess
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto approve; to deem acceptable; to allow
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto admit; to accept; to confess (to a charge)
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto watch steadily; to observe carefully
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto renown; to give renown to; to appreciate; to acknowledge
Examples
要求は認められた。
The request was granted.
彼は負けを認めた。
He admitted himself defeated.
僕が悪かったの認めます。
I'll admit I'm wrong.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).