認める
認める · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 認める | 認めない |
| Polite | 認めます | 認めません |
| Past polite | 認めました | 認めませんでした |
| Past | 認めた | 認めなかった |
| Te-form | 認めて | 認めないで |
| Desire | 認めたい | 認めたくない |
| Potential | 認められるalso 認めれる | 認められないalso 認めれない |
| Passive | 認められる | 認められない |
| Causative | 認めさせる | 認めさせない |
| Causative passive | 認めさせられる | 認めさせられない |
| Volitional | 認めよう | |
| Polite volitional | 認めましょう | |
| Imperative | 認めろ | 認めるな |
| Conditional | 認めれば | 認めなければ |
| Tara conditional | 認めたら | 認めなかったら |
Meanings
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used for perceiving or becoming aware of something, often in written or somewhat formal style; everyday speech may use 気づく, 見つける, or 分かる depending on context.
I recognized my friend’s figure in the distance.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Often used in the pattern AをBと認める or Aと認める, meaning to judge something to be so, especially in official, legal, medical, or written contexts.
The doctor judged that surgery was necessary.
The court deemed the contract valid.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
approve; allow; deem acceptable
Means to approve or permit something after judging it acceptable; common with rules, requests, rights, exceptions, and official permission.
The company allows working from home.
The teacher approved resubmission of the report.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
Used when accepting an unwelcome fact, admitting responsibility, or confessing to an accusation; common with nouns such as ミス, 事実, 責任, 罪, and 容疑.
He admitted his mistake.
The suspect has admitted to the charge.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
watch steadily; observe carefully
A limited, literary or older-sounding use meaning to look at or observe carefully; in modern ordinary speech, 見つめる, 観察する, or 注意して見る is usually more natural.
In older writing, 相手の動きを認める can mean to watch the other person’s movements carefully.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
acknowledge; appreciate; recognize the value of
Used for acknowledging someone’s ability, effort, achievement, status, or value; the passive 認められる often means to be recognized or gain renown.
Those around her acknowledge her efforts.
His talent was recognized around the world.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉を〈事〉と認めるto judge/deem something to be so
The doctor determined that the symptoms were caused by overwork.
- 〈人〉の実力を認めるto acknowledge someone's ability or skill
Her colleagues acknowledge her skill.
- 〈人〉に〈物〉を認めるto grant/approve someone something (a right, request, etc.)
The court recognized the victim's right to seek compensation.
- 責任を認めるto admit responsibility
The company admitted responsibility for the accident.
- 存在を認めるto recognize/acknowledge the existence of something
The scientists acknowledged the existence of the phenomenon.
- 〈人〉に認められるto be recognized/acknowledged by someone
He was finally recognized by his boss.