諦め
あきらめ
akirame
JLPT N1nVocabularyLevel 76 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
諦め (あきらめ (akirame)) means "Resignation". It is read あきらめ (akirame). This page covers its usage with example sentences.
Meaning
Resignation
Also : Acceptance · Consolation
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Example Sentences
いくら努力しても無理だと、彼は諦めを決めた。
いくらどりょくしてもむりだと、かれはあきらめをきめた。
Realizing it was hopeless no matter how much he tried, he accepted defeat.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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