Translation guide
How to express that someone receives or is given something, often formally or as a right.
The subject is given a right, permission, privilege, or formal status.
Passive form of 与える (to give). Used when someone is granted something abstract like a right, opportunity, or permission.
A request, wish, or prayer is fulfilled or granted.
Passive of かなえる (to grant a wish). Used for wishes, dreams, or requests being fulfilled.
Someone is granted a physical object, money, or land, often officially.
Formal term for being awarded or granted something like a medal, degree, or prize.
English 'be granted' often corresponds to passive forms in Japanese, but the choice of verb depends heavily on what is granted. Using a generic '与えられる' for wishes sounds unnatural; use 'かなえられる' instead.
He was granted that authority.
Citizens are granted the right to vote.
Passive of 認める (to recognize/approve). Implies official recognition or approval of a right or status.
His achievements were recognized and he was granted an award.
Formal, often used in legal or technical contexts for granting rights, licenses, or permissions.
A patent was granted.
His wish was granted.
My dream was finally granted.
Passive of 聞き入れる (to grant a request). Used when a request or petition is accepted.
His request was granted.
He was granted a medal.
Very formal, used when something is granted by an emperor or high authority.
An imperial gift was granted by the Emperor.