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English - Japanese
Admit
ədˈmɪt
Extremely common
900 - 1000
900 - 1000
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000. This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
認める (mitomeru), 受け入れる (ukeireru), 認可する (ninka suru), 許可する (kyoka suru)
Admit meanings in Japanese
認める (mitomeru)
Example:
I admit that I was wrong.
私は間違っていたことを認めます。
He admitted his mistake.
彼は自分の間違いを認めました。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when acknowledging the truth or accepting responsibility.
Note: This meaning can imply both acceptance of a fact and acknowledgment of one's own faults.
受け入れる (ukeireru)
Example:
They admitted him into the club.
彼をクラブに受け入れました。
She was admitted to the hospital yesterday.
彼女は昨日病院に受け入れられました。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used in contexts relating to accepting someone into a group or place.
Note: This meaning often relates to being allowed entry or acceptance into something.
認可する (ninka suru)
Example:
The authorities admitted the new regulations.
当局は新しい規制を認可しました。
The school admitted the changes to the curriculum.
学校はカリキュラムの変更を認可しました。
Usage: formalContext: Used in official contexts, particularly regarding rules or policies.
Note: This meaning is more formal and is often used in legal or administrative contexts.
許可する (kyoka suru)
Example:
The manager admitted the request for vacation.
マネージャーは休暇のリクエストを許可しました。
The teacher admitted the students to take the exam early.
教師は学生に早く試験を受けさせることを許可しました。
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when granting permission or approval.
Note: Similar to '認可する', but often used in less formal situations.
Admit's synonyms
acknowledge
To admit the existence or truth of something, often used to accept responsibility for a mistake or wrongdoing.
Example: She acknowledged her mistake and apologized.
Note: Acknowledging usually involves a more formal or deliberate acceptance compared to admitting.
confess
To admit or acknowledge something, especially a crime or wrongdoing, often after keeping it secret.
Example: He finally confessed to stealing the money.
Note: Confessing typically implies revealing something that was previously hidden or undisclosed.
grant
To admit or accept something as true or valid, often in a formal or official context.
Example: The company granted that there were flaws in their product design.
Note: Granting can involve a more formal recognition or concession compared to admitting.
allow
To admit or accept something as possible or true, often indicating a willingness to entertain different perspectives.
Example: He allowed that he may have been mistaken in his assumptions.
Note: Allowing can suggest a more open-minded acceptance compared to admitting.
Admit expressions, common phrases
Admit defeat
To accept that you have been beaten or overcome in a particular situation.
Example: After hours of arguing, he finally admitted defeat and apologized.
Note: The phrase 'admit defeat' specifically refers to acknowledging a loss or being overpowered in a situation.
Admit to
To confess or acknowledge something, especially something wrong or illegal.
Example: She finally admitted to stealing the money from the company.
Note: This phrase focuses on confessing or acknowledging a specific action or wrongdoing.
Admit guilt
To acknowledge or confess that one is responsible for a wrongdoing or offense.
Example: The suspect finally admitted his guilt in the crime.
Note: The term 'admit guilt' specifically relates to taking responsibility for a committed offense.
Admit to one's mistakes
To acknowledge and take responsibility for errors or wrong decisions made.
Example: It's important to admit to your mistakes and learn from them.
Note: This phrase emphasizes owning up to one's errors or misjudgments.
Admit of
To allow or tolerate a particular action or situation.
Example: The situation admits of no delay; we must act now.
Note: In this context, 'admit of' means to permit or be suitable for a specific action or response.
Admit someone into
To allow someone to enter or join a particular institution, group, or program.
Example: The university admitted her into the prestigious program.
Note: This phrase refers to granting permission or acceptance into a specific entity or program.
Admit the truth
To acknowledge and accept the reality or factuality of a situation or statement.
Example: It took him a while, but he eventually admitted the truth about what happened.
Note: This phrase specifically pertains to coming to terms with the reality or truth of a matter.
Admit everyday (slang) expressions
Admit something to oneself
To acknowledge or accept something privately or internally.
Example: After years of denial, she finally admitted her true feelings to herself.
Note: This phrase emphasizes personal acknowledgment or acceptance, typically involving one's thoughts, emotions, or beliefs, without necessarily sharing them with others.
Admit nothing
Refusing to acknowledge or disclose any information or wrongdoing.
Example: During the interrogation, he decided to admit nothing to the police.
Note: Contrary to typically admitting or confessing, this slang term implies a steadfast denial or refusal to acknowledge any facts or allegations.
Admit someone somewhere
To allow or grant access to a particular place or area.
Example: I can't believe he admitted her into the VIP section of the club.
Note: In this context, 'admit' is used informally to mean granting permission or access, rather than confessing or acknowledging.
Admit - Examples
I have to admit, I was wrong.
The university admitted her as a student.
He refused to admit his mistake.
Admit grammar
Admit - Verb (Verb) / Verb, base form (Verb, base form)
Lemma: admit
Conjugations
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): admitted
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): admitting
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): admits
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): admit
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): admit
Syllables, Separation and Stress
admit Contains 2 syllables: ad • mit
Phonetic transcription: əd-ˈmit
ad mit , əd ˈmit (The red syllable is stressed)
Admit - Importance and usage frequency
The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
admit: 900 - 1000 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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