English–Japanese
“realize” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisatoru
Example
彼はやっと自分の間違いを悟りました。kare wa ya tto ji bun no ma chiga i o sato ri ma shi ta
He finally realized his mistake.
How to say “realize” in Japanese
“Realize” in Japanese is 悟る (satoru).
Describes reaching a clear understanding of a fact, meaning, or personal mistake, often after reflection.
Example sentences with 悟る
少年は失敗を重ねて、自分に必要なことを悟りました。shō nen wa ship pai o kasa ne te ji bun ni hitsu yō na ko to o sato ri ma shi ta
After repeated failures, the boy realized what he needed.
Tips for using 悟る
- 悟る (satoru) can sound more serious or literary than 気づく (kizuku) when a conversation concerns a truth, a life lesson, or one's own mistake.