Meaning of 承諾 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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承諾JLPT 1
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Kana Readingしょうだく
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Romajishōdaku
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru, nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no`
- Meaning
- consent; acquiescence; agreement
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Example Sentences
承諾, しょうだく used in context
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I had expected an outright refusal, but to my surprise she agreed.
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We interpret your silence as consent.
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無言は承諾。
Who is silent is held to consent.
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She accepted him her suitor.
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彼は彼女に結婚してくれと言い、彼女はその申し込みを承諾した。
He asked her to marry him and she accepted his proposal.
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He as good as accepted my offer.
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Kanji found in this word
acquiesce, hear, listen to, be informed, receive
On: ショウ, ジョウ
Kun: うけたまわ.る, う.ける, ささ.げる, とど.める, たす.ける, こ.らす, つい.で, すく.う
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