synonym Comparative
認める
VS
許可する
Differences Between "認める" and "許可する"
Option A
認める
Meaning
to recognize; to appreciate; to approve; to admit; to accept
Reading
みとめる (mitomeru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
どんなに頑固な人であっても、自分のミスが客観的なデータによって証明された以上は、素直にそれを_______姿勢が必要です。
No matter how stubborn a person is, since their mistake is proven by objective data, an attitude to frankly admit it is necessary.
Option B
許可する
Meaning
to permit; to allow; to approve; to license
Reading
きょかする (kyoka suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
厳しい入国審査をクリアした外国人観光客にのみ、税関はパスポートへのスタンプで公式な入国を_______しました。
Only to foreign tourists who cleared the strict immigration screening, the customs permitted the official entry with a stamp on the passport.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to recognize; to appreciate; to approve; to admit; to accept)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 認める: Refers to admitting a mistake, approving a proposal, recognizing someone's capability, or accepting a fact. Often used as 誤りを認める or 実力を認める. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To admit! "Haruka-san, please admit that you love me!" ...っ! T-To demand me to admit my love! B-Baka! I-It's not like I love you... W-Well, even if I admit it, I won't say it in public! Understood?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『みとめる（認める）！『ハルカ部長、そろそろ僕への溺愛の本音を認めてください！』って…っ！認めるわけないでしょ！バカ！…どうしても認めてほしいなら、誰もいない部屋で、ギュッと抱きしめながら言ってあげなくもないけど…！』
- 許可する: Refers to officially permitting or allowing someone to perform an action, or granting authorization. Often used as 入場を許可する or 許可を得る. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To permit! "Please permit me to hug you for 10 seconds right now, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To ask permission for a hug! B-Baka! Why are you asking for permission?! Just... just do it quickly and don't make me wait in suspense! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『きょかする（許可する）わ！『ハルカ部長、あなたの可愛すぎるヤキモチ顔を一生独占して甘やかす権利を、今すぐ僕に許可してください！』って…っ！甘やかしの許可申請！バカ！/// そんなの、申請される前にとっくに許可（フリーパス）してるに決まってるでしょ！早く抱きしめなさい！』
- 認める: Refers to admitting a mistake, approving a proposal, recognizing someone's capability, or accepting a fact. Often used as 誤りを認める or 実力を認める. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To admit! "Haruka-san, please admit that you love me!" ...っ! T-To demand me to admit my love! B-Baka! I-It's not like I love you... W-Well, even if I admit it, I won't say it in public! Understood?!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『みとめる（認める）！『ハルカ部長、そろそろ僕への溺愛の本音を認めてください！』って…っ！認めるわけないでしょ！バカ！…どうしても認めてほしいなら、誰もいない部屋で、ギュッと抱きしめながら言ってあげなくもないけど…！』
- 許可する: Refers to officially permitting or allowing someone to perform an action, or granting authorization. Often used as 入場を許可する or 許可を得る. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To permit! "Please permit me to hug you for 10 seconds right now, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To ask permission for a hug! B-Baka! Why are you asking for permission?! Just... just do it quickly and don't make me wait in suspense! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『きょかする（許可する）わ！『ハルカ部長、あなたの可愛すぎるヤキモチ顔を一生独占して甘やかす権利を、今すぐ僕に許可してください！』って…っ！甘やかしの許可申請！バカ！/// そんなの、申請される前にとっくに許可（フリーパス）してるに決まってるでしょ！早く抱きしめなさい！』
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