Translation guide
The English verb 'confirm' covers several related actions: verifying facts, making plans definite, and formally ratifying decisions. Japanese uses different expressions depending on the nuance.
To make sure something is true or correct by checking information.
The most common and versatile equivalent. Used for checking facts, schedules, details, etc.
Please confirm the departure time.
I confirmed the reservation by email.
To ascertain or verify something personally, often by looking or asking directly. Slightly more active than 確認する.
Please confirm whether it's true.
To double-check or confirm just to be safe. Adds the nuance of 'just in case'.
I'll confirm once more just to be safe.
To finalize or settle details of a plan, appointment, or agreement.
To finalize or decide something definitively. Often used for schedules, plans, or official decisions.
The schedule has been confirmed.
To decide or fix something. In casual contexts, this can replace 'confirm' for plans.
To formally decide or confirm. Used when emphasizing official confirmation.
We will formally confirm it at next week's meeting.
To give official approval or validation, such as a treaty, appointment, or decision.
To verify or guarantee a booking, such as a hotel or flight.
To check that someone understands or agrees with something.
English 'confirm' covers many situations, but Japanese often requires different verbs depending on what is being confirmed. Using 確認する for everything is safe, but in formal or specific contexts, choose the appropriate term.
Let's confirm the date and time of the meeting.
彼に念を押して、本当に大丈夫か確認した。
I double-checked with him to confirm it was really okay.