Translation guide
How to express that someone or something is acknowledged, identified, or accepted as valid in Japanese.
To be recognized for one's achievements, status, or qualities by other people or society.
The most common and versatile way to say 'be recognized' in the sense of being acknowledged or accepted. It is the passive form of 認める (to recognize/acknowledge).
His efforts were finally recognized.
She is recognized as an excellent researcher.
Emphasizes being valued or appreciated, often for one's work or contribution. Passive of 評価する (to evaluate/appreciate).
His works are highly recognized overseas.
Literally 'to have name recognition', used when someone or something is widely known. More about fame than formal acknowledgment.
That brand is recognized worldwide.
To be recognized visually or by some characteristic, such as a face, voice, or pattern.
Means 'to be able to tell apart' or 'to be distinguishable'. Often used when something can be recognized by a feature.
These two documents cannot be recognized (told apart).
Formal/technical term for 'be identified' or 'be distinguished'. Used in contexts like security, biology, or data.
Individuals are recognized by their fingerprints.
Passive of 気づく (to notice). Used when someone is noticed or recognized in a crowd or situation.
To be formally acknowledged by an authority, such as a government, institution, or standard.
Used for official certification or accreditation. Common for qualifications, standards, or official status.
This qualification is recognized by the government.
Means 'be approved' or 'be authorized'. Often used for official permissions or acceptance of documents.
The new drug was recognized (approved).
認められる is about acknowledgment of existence, status, or effort. 評価される is about the value or quality being appreciated. Use 認められる when someone's presence or contribution is accepted; use 評価される when their work is praised or rated highly.
He was recognized as a member of the team.
His proposal was highly recognized (valued).
認識される can mean 'be recognized' but often sounds like 'be perceived' or 'be cognitively recognized'. It's not natural for most everyday 'be recognized' situations. Stick to 認められる or context-specific verbs.
He is perceived as a leader. (Not necessarily 'recognized' in a positive sense.)
I was in disguise, so I wasn't recognized by anyone.