は認めるが

I admit ..., but

→ は

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I admit ..., but Used to acknowledge or concede something before stating a contrasting opinion. The は marks what is being acknowledged, and が means “but” here.

JA: 彼の努力は認めるが、結果には満足していない。

EN: I admit that he worked hard, but I'm not satisfied with the results.

私が行かせて度胸は認めるが

I’ll give you credit for having the nerve to send me, but…

— Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die (2026)

彼の言うことは認めるが、彼に賛成することは出来ない。

I acknowledge what he says, but I can't agree with him.

お前たちの努力は認めるが

I acknowledge your efforts, but...

— M - Eine Stadt sucht einen Mörder (1931)

あなたの言う事は認めるが、やはり彼は間違っていると思う。

I see your point, but I still think he's wrong.

君の言う事は認めるが、同意は出来ない。

I acknowledge what you're saying, but I can't agree.