Translation

認める / 譲歩する / 敗北を認める

Meaning

Concede means to admit something is true, often unwillingly, after denying it or arguing against it. It is common in debates, reports, law, and politics. The learner trap is using concede about instead of concede that or a direct object.

Examples

• 彼女はその数字が正確ではないと認めました。
  She conceded that the figures were not accurate.
• 政府は計画に重大な欠陥があったことを認めました。
  The government conceded serious flaws in the plan.