1.
to confirm, to verify
To make sure something is correct.
事実を確かめる。
To verify the facts.
安全を確かめる。
To confirm safety.
予定を確かめてから返事する。
I'll check my schedule before replying.
2.
to check, to ascertain
To find out the truth about something.
自分の目で確かめる。
To see for oneself.
噂が本当かどうか確かめたい。
I want to find out whether the rumor is true.
出かける前に鍵をかけたか確かめた。
I checked whether I had locked the door before going out.
確かめる is an ichidan verb meaning to confirm, verify, or make sure of something.
TRANSITIVITY:
- Type: 他動詞 (transitive)
- Takes を particle: 事実を確かめる
COMMON PATTERNS:
- Xを確かめる: to confirm X
- 自分の目で確かめる: to see for oneself
- 確かめてから~: after confirming ~
COMMON OBJECTS:
- 事実を確かめる: to verify facts
- 安全を確かめる: to confirm safety
- 予定を確かめる: to check the schedule
- 正確さを確かめる: to verify accuracy
RELATED WORDS:
- 確か: certain, definite (na-adjective/adverb)
- 確認する: to confirm (more formal, noun + suru)
- 確実: certain, sure