recognize

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The on reading is にん, and the kun reading is みとめる. It has 14 strokes and relates to recognition, approval, or confirmation.
• Basic usage: 認める is read みとめる, and 確認 is read かくにん.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 認める and 確認
  • 認める means admit or approve. It expresses the judgment of admitting a fact or approving a plan.
  • 彼は自分の間違いを素直に認めた。 means “He readily admitted his mistake.”
  • 確認 means confirmation or check. It refers to checking information or a condition to make sure it is correct.
  • 出発前に切符と財布を確認した。 means “I checked my ticket and wallet before leaving.”