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Kanji 諾: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 諾: consent, assent, agreement

Key takeaways

Kanji 諾: consent, assent, agreement. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

consentassentagreement

On reading

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Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 諾

consent, assent, agreement

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

言 + 若

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

Imagine a young (若) person giving their word (言) to follow an elder's opinion. To respond positively and accept someone's proposal represents 'consent' or 'agreement'.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

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  • 承諾しょうだく

    consent / agreement / approval

Commonly used words

  • 承諾
    しょうだく

    consent / agreement / approval

Example sentences

Example 1

お客様の承をいただきました。

Translation

We have received the customer's consent.

Example 2

契約の承が必要です。

Translation

Approval of the contract is necessary.

Kanji 諾: consent, assent, agreement | Daily Nihongo