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N4
あきらめる (akirameru)
諦める

to give up

💡 Nuance & Usage: 努力を続けたり、何かを達成しようとすることをやめる際に使われます。 (Used when you stop trying or pursuing something you were trying to achieve.)

📝 Example Sentences

どんなに難しくても、夢を諦めてはいけません。
No matter how difficult it is, you shouldn't give up on your dream.

Practice Quiz

Test your understanding of "諦める"!

テストは難しかったけど、私は_______なかった。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 困難な状況で努力を続けたことを表すので、「諦めなかった」が適切です。
English: Since it expresses continuing efforts in a difficult situation, 'didn't give up' (akiramenakatta) is appropriate.
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