To notice or recognize something or someone; to become aware of or identify a fact, person, or thing.
遠くからでも彼の姿を認めた。
I recognized his figure even from a distance.
医師は画像に小さな異常を認めた。
The doctor noticed a small abnormality in the image.
通りで聞き慣れた声を認めて振り向いた。
I heard a familiar voice on the street and turned around.
To deem, judge, or assess something; to regard something in a certain way after consideration.
この行為は犯罪だと認められる可能性が高い。
There is a high possibility that this action will be judged a crime.
審査員は彼の作品を優秀だと認めた。
The judges judged his work to be excellent.
法律上は未成年と認められる年齢が定められている。
The age at which one is legally regarded as a minor is defined.
To approve or allow something; to accept a request or grant permission.
会社は彼の出張を認めた。
The company approved his business trip.
学校は特別な理由がある場合のみ欠席を認める。
The school permits absences only for special reasons.
この提案は上層部に認めてもらえなかった。
This proposal was not approved by upper management.
To admit or confess (to a charge or fault); to acknowledge one's wrongdoing or responsibility.
容疑者はついに犯行を認めた。
The suspect finally confessed to the crime.
彼はミスを認め、チームに謝罪した。
He acknowledged his mistake and apologized to the team.
親は子どもの誤りを認めさせる必要があることもある。
Sometimes parents need to get their children to admit their mistakes.
To watch steadily or observe carefully; to look intently (somewhat literary).
警官はしばらく容疑者を認めていた。
The officer watched the suspect for a while.
彼女は子どもの様子を黙って認めていた。
She quietly observed her child's behavior.
研究者は試料を顕微鏡で丹念に認めた。
The researcher carefully examined the sample under the microscope.
To acknowledge or appreciate someone's achievements or talent; (in passive use) to be recognized and gain renown.
彼女の研究は国内外で高く認められている。
Her research is highly regarded both domestically and internationally.
上司が彼の努力を認めて昇進させた。
His boss recognized his efforts and promoted him.
長年の貢献が認められて、表彰された。
His long years of contribution were acknowledged and he was honored.