Japanese symbol for “recognise”
認める
みとめる
Romaji: mitomeru
to recognize; to recognise; to observe; to notice
In Japanese, recognise is 認める, read みとめる (mitomeru).
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Meanings
- v1, vt to recognize; to recognise; to observe; to notice
- v1, vt to deem; to judge; to assess
- v1, vt to approve; to deem acceptable; to allow
- v1, vt to admit; to accept; to confess (to a charge)
- v1, vt to watch steadily; to observe carefully
- v1, vt to renown; to give renown to; to appreciate; to acknowledge
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “recognise”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 見分ける | みわける miwakeru | to distinguish; to recognize; to recognise |
| 見知る | みしる mishiru | to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight |
| 見覚える | みおぼえる mioboeru | to remember; to recollect; to recognize |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 確認 | かくにん kakunin | confirmation; verification; validation |
| 認識 | にんしき ninshiki | recognition; awareness; perception |
| 承認 | しょうにん shounin | recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment |
| 認め | みとめ mitome | approval; acceptance; recognition |
| 公認 | こうにん kounin | official recognition; official approval; certification |
| 認可 | にんか ninka | approval; license; licence |
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