認(みと)める

みとめる
ichidan verb
to recognize, to admit
1. to recognize, to acknowledge
To accept as valid.
才能(さいのう)を認(みと)める。
To recognize talent.
彼(かれ)の努力(どりょく)は皆(みな)に認(みと)められている。
His effort is recognized by everyone.
正式(せいしき)に資格(しかく)を認(みと)められた。
My qualifications were officially recognized.
2. to admit, to confess
To accept as true.
間違(まちが)いを認(みと)める。
To admit a mistake.
自分(じぶん)の非(ひ)を認(みと)めた。
I admitted I was in the wrong.
彼(かれ)はなかなか自分(じぶん)の失敗(しっぱい)を認(みと)めようとしない。
He is reluctant to admit his own failure.

認(みと)める has two main uses: to recognize/acknowledge something, or to admit/confess.

TRANSITIVITY:

  • Type: 他動詞(たどうし) (transitive)

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • 才能(さいのう)を認(みと)める: to recognize talent
  • 間違(まちが)いを認(みと)める: to admit a mistake
  • 正式(せいしき)に認(みと)める: to officially recognize
  • 〜と認(みと)める: to acknowledge that ~

PASSIVE FORM:
認(みと)められる: to be recognized/acknowledged

RELATED:

  • 認(みと)め印(いん): personal seal, approval stamp
  • 承認(しょうにん): approval, authorization
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Added 2026.1.9 17:58 · Revised 2026.2.23 11:30
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