Translation guide
How to express that someone or something is recognized, acknowledged, or identified in Japanese. The best choice depends on whether you mean visual recognition, acknowledging a fact, or official acceptance.
To identify someone or something you have seen before, or to notice something in your surroundings.
To distinguish or tell apart by sight. Used when you can identify someone or something among others.
He couldn't tell the twins apart.
To recognize or realize; a very common and natural verb for 'I recognize that person/thing'.
I've seen that person somewhere, but I can't recognize who it is.
To recognize or perceive; slightly more formal. Often used for recognizing faces, patterns, or situations.
The facial recognition system recognized him.
To notice or become aware of something. Implies you didn't see it at first but then recognized it.
I didn't notice (recognize) that she had entered the room.
To accept or admit that something is true, valid, or important.
To acknowledge, admit, or recognize a fact, mistake, or someone's ability. Very common.
He recognized (admitted) his mistake.
To recognize a fact or situation; often used in formal contexts.
To know and recognize one's place, duty, or what is proper. Often used in set phrases.
To give formal or legal acceptance to something.
認める is the most common for acknowledging facts or admitting mistakes. 認識する is more about cognitive recognition or awareness of a situation. 承認する is for formal/official approval.
He admitted his mistake.
I am aware of the danger.
The UN recognized its independence.
Her talent is widely recognized.
We need to recognize the seriousness of the problem.
He recognizes (knows) his place.
裁判所は彼の主張を認めた。
The court recognized his claim.