諦め
あきらめ
akirame
JLPT N3nVocabularyLevel 50 - JLPT N3
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
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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