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諦める

あきらめる (akirameru)

to give up, to abandon

verb (ichidan)

Example

難しすぎて、諦めました。

むずかしすぎて、あきらめました。

Muzukashisugite, akiramemashita.

It was too difficult, so I gave up.

This verb expresses the act of giving up on something due to difficulty or hopelessness. It's commonly used in both formal and casual situations.