認める
N3みとめる
[mitomeru]
Meanings
1.IchidanTransitive
to recognize; to recognise; to observe; to notice
2.IchidanTransitive
to deem; to judge; to assess
3.IchidanTransitive
to approve; to deem acceptable; to allow
4.IchidanTransitive
to admit; to accept; to confess (to a charge)
5.IchidanTransitive
to watch steadily; to observe carefully
6.IchidanTransitive
to renown; to give renown to; to appreciate; to acknowledge
Other Readings
「認める」 has another reading with different meanings.
Examples
彼女の才能は多くの人に認められている。
Her talent is recognized by many people.
自分の間違いを認めるのは勇気がいること。
It takes courage to admit one's mistakes.
彼は自分の失敗を素直に認めた。
He honestly admitted his mistake.