θͺ

JLPT N3

Recognize

Readings

On’yomi: ニン (nin)
Kun’yomi: みと(める) (mito(meru))
β€’ みと(める) – to recognize, to admit, to approve, to accept

Vocabulary

θͺγ‚γ‚‹
みとめる
admit
η’Ίθͺ
かくにん
confirmation
ζ‰Ώθͺ
しょうにん
approval
θͺθ­˜
にんしき
recognition
θͺε―
にんか
authorization

Example Sentences

εŠͺεŠ›γ‚’θͺγ‚γΎγ™γ€‚
γ©γ‚Šγ‚‡γ γ‚’ みとめます。
I acknowledge the effort.
η’Ίθͺγ—ます。
かくにん します。
I confirm it.
ζ‰Ώθͺγ•γ‚ŒγΎγ—γŸγ€‚
しょうにん γ•γ‚ŒγΎγ—γŸγ€‚
It was approved.
θͺθ­˜γŒε€§δΊ‹γ§γ™γ€‚
にんしき が γ γ„γ˜ です。
Recognition is important.
θͺε―を得ます。
にんか γ‚’ γˆγΎγ™γ€‚
I obtain authorization.

Cultural Note

🌸 θͺ expresses an essential value in Japanese interpersonal communication β€”
acknowledgment and acceptance.
β€’ In society and workplaces, recognizing others’ efforts (εŠͺεŠ›γ‚’θͺγ‚γ‚‹) or approving proposals (ζ‰Ώθͺγ™γ‚‹) is seen as a key sign of respect and trust.
β€’ Emotionally, θͺγ‚γ‚‹ is used when someone accepts reality, a mistake, or even a feeling β€” showing maturity and self-awareness.
β€’ In Buddhist and philosophical contexts, θͺθ­˜ (にんしき) refers to perception or awareness β€” how one sees and understands reality.
Thus, θͺ bridges intellect and emotion, thought and speech, symbolizing the Japanese way of acknowledging with mindfulness and humility.