Translation guide
How to express 'recognise' in Japanese, covering visual recognition, acknowledgment, and formal recognition of achievements.
To know who or what something is because you have seen it before.
To distinguish or tell apart, often used when recognizing something among similar things.
彼の声をすぐに見分けられた。
I recognised his voice immediately.
General 'to know/understand', commonly used for recognition in context.
誰だかわかった？
Did you recognise who it was?
Formal 'to recognise', often used for abstract or technical recognition.
彼は問題の重要性を認識していなかった。
He didn't recognise the importance of the problem.
To have a memory of seeing something; 'look familiar'.
この建物に見覚えがある。
I recognise this building.
To admit that something is true or exists.
To acknowledge, admit, or accept. Commonly used for recognising facts, mistakes, or rights.
彼は自分の間違いを認めた。
He recognised his mistake.
Formal recognition of a fact or situation.
政府はその問題を認識している。
The government recognises the problem.
To formally acknowledge someone's status, achievement, or legitimacy.
To officially recognise, approve, or authorise.
その団体は政府に認められている。
The organisation is recognised by the government.
To evaluate positively; to recognise someone's worth or contribution.
彼の努力は高く評価された。
His efforts were highly recognised.