Translation guide
The English word "granting" can express giving something formally, acknowledging a point while maintaining a position, or fulfilling a request. This guide covers natural Japanese equivalents for each use.
To give something officially or formally, such as permission, a right, or a privilege.
The most general verb for 'to give' in formal contexts. Used for granting permission, rights, opportunities, etc.
The government granted him citizenship.
The university granted her a scholarship.
More formal than 与える, often used for official awards, degrees, or honors.
The president granted him a medal.
Specifically means 'to permit' or 'to grant permission'. Used for granting requests or access.
The boss granted the vacation request.
Can mean 'to grant' in the sense of officially recognizing or approving a right or status.
The court granted his claim.
To admit that something is true, often before making a contrasting statement. Common in phrases like 'granted' or 'granting that'.
A natural way to say 'granted, ... but'. 確かに means 'certainly' or 'admittedly'.
Granted, he is young, but he has a lot of experience.
Literally 'I admit that ~, but'. More explicit than 確かに.
A more formal and explicit concessive phrase: 'even granting that...'.
To agree to give what is asked for, such as a favor or a wish.
Used for granting wishes, dreams, or requests. Often implies making something come true.
God granted her wish.
Literally 'to listen and accept'. Used for granting a request or plea.
Formal word for 'to consent' or 'to grant approval'.
English 'granting that' is concessive and does not translate directly to 与える. Use patterns like 確かに〜だが or 〜は認めるが instead.
与える is general and can be used in many contexts. 授与する is specifically for formal bestowal of honors, degrees, or awards.
Granting his talent, his attitude is bad.
Even granting that his argument is correct, his method is wrong.
He granted my request.
The president granted the employees' demands.
The committee granted approval to the plan.