confess in Japanese
confess in Japanese is 認める, 告白, 告解 — confess means to admit that you have done something wrong, or that something is true.
confess in Japanese
認める
Pronounced: mitomeru
(intransitive, transitive) To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
告白
Pronounced: kokuhaku
(intransitive, transitive) To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
告解
Pronounced: kokkai
(intransitive, transitive) To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
自白
Pronounced: jihaku
(intransitive, transitive) To admit to the truth, particularly in the context of sins or crimes committed.
告解
Pronounced: kokkai
(religion) To unburden (oneself) of sins to God or a priest, in order to receive absolution.
告白
Pronounced: kokuhaku
(transitive) To disclose or reveal.
What does "confess" mean?
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verb To admit that you have done something wrong, or that something is true.
"He confessed to breaking the window."
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verb To tell a priest about your sins as part of a religious practice.
"He went to confess before Sunday Mass."
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confess in a sentence
- He confessed to breaking the window.
- She confessed she had never actually read the book.
- He went to confess before Sunday Mass.
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What is "confess" in Japanese?
"confess" in Japanese is 認める, 告白, 告解. confess means: To admit that you have done something wrong, or that something is true.
How do you pronounce 認める?
"confess" in Japanese is 認める, pronounced "mitomeru".
How do you use "confess" in a sentence?
Example: "He confessed to breaking the window." In Japanese, "confess" is 認める, 告白, 告解.
Are there other ways to say "confess" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "confess": 認める, 告白, 告解, 自白.
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