Translation guide
The English word "grant" has several distinct meanings. This guide covers the most common uses: giving something formally, admitting a point, and a financial award. It also touches on the legal sense of transferring property.
To give something (permission, a request, a right, etc.) in a formal or official way.
The most direct and common translation for 'grant' in the sense of giving something abstract like permission, a right, or an opportunity. Can be used in both formal and neutral contexts.
The government granted him citizenship.
The university granted her a scholarship.
Often used when granting permission or a request, emphasizing official approval or recognition. Common in legal and administrative contexts.
The court granted his appeal.
The company granted his leave request.
Specifically means 'to permit' or 'to allow'. Used when granting permission for an action. More direct than 認める in some contexts.
The city granted permission for the demonstration march.
Formal term for conferring or awarding something like a degree, medal, or honor. Often used in ceremonial contexts.
The university granted him an honorary degree.
To acknowledge that something is true, often in a discussion or argument.
The same verb as above, but used in the sense of admitting a fact or conceding a point. Often used in the pattern 〜ことは認める (I grant that...).
I grant that there is some truth in what he says.
A natural way to concede a point in conversation. Literally 'it is certain that...'. Used to grant a premise before making a counterpoint.
A sum of money given by an organization, especially a government, for a particular purpose.
The standard term for a grant as a financial subsidy, especially from a government or foundation. Used for research, arts, community projects, etc.
They received a government grant for their research.
Similar to 助成金, but often implies ongoing support or subsidy. Can be used for business, agriculture, or local government grants.
Specifically a scholarship grant for students. While often translated as 'scholarship', it can be used for grants that cover educational expenses.
To legally transfer property or rights, especially by a deed.
When 'grant' is used as a noun meaning a financial award, do not use グラント (guranto) unless it's a proper name. Use 助成金 or 補助金 instead.
与える is more general and can sound like 'bestowing' something. 認める emphasizes official approval. For simple permission, 許可する is often the most natural choice.
The foundation granted $1 million for cancer research.
I grant you that it's risky, but we have no choice.
I have to grant that it is indeed a problem.
I grant that he is capable, but he lacks experience.
このプロジェクトは助成金で運営されている。
This project is funded by a grant.
市は中小企業に補助金を出している。
The city provides grants to small and medium-sized enterprises.
She received a grant-type scholarship (that doesn't need to be repaid).
The patent office granted a patent right for the invention.