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How to say 'Approval' or 'Recognition' in Japanese | 承認

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The Japanese word for Approval or Recognition is 'Shounin', written as 承認 in Japanese.'Approval' or 'Recognition' in hiragana is しょうにん.

    word

    承認

    Meaning

    Approval, Recognition

    Reading

    しょうにん

    shounin

    Kanji

    Consent Recognize, Admit

    Explanation

    The Japanese verbal noun '承認 (しょうにん)' primarily means 'approval' or 'recognition'. It is used in contexts where something is officially accepted, acknowledged, or validated. For example, in a workplace setting, it might refer to the approval of a project or a request. In a legal or formal context, it can mean the recognition of a status or right. Example sentences: The manager gave his approval for the project「マネージャーはそのプロジェクトを承認した」(マネージャーはそのプロジェクトをしょうにんした). The government recognized the new policy「政府は新しい政策を承認した」(せいふはあたらしいせいさくをしょうにんした). Note that '承認' often implies a formal or official process of approval or recognition.

    Part Of Speech

    verbal noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N2

    Kanji Grade

    6

    Frequency

    4275

    Composition

    kanji

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 承認

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Consent

  • kanji

    Meaning

    Recognize, Admit

Words Related to 承認 Through the Kanji

These 3 Words contain the Kanji 承 as well.

  • word

    承知

    Meaning

    Acknowledgment

  • word

    継承

    Meaning

    Inheritance

  • word

    伝承

    Meaning

    Folklore

Words Related to 承認 Through the Kanji

These 6 Words contain the Kanji 認 as well.

  • word

    認める

    Meaning

    Admit, Acknowledge

  • word

    確認

    Meaning

    Confirmation

  • word

    認定

    Meaning

    Certification, Recognition

  • word

    認知

    Meaning

    Recognition, Cognition

  • word

    認可

    Meaning

    Approval

  • word

    認識

    Meaning

    Recognition

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'Shounin' means 'Approval' or 'Recognition' .

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