How to say 'Understanding' or 'Acceptance' in Japanese | 納得

word

Meaning

Understanding, Acceptance

Reading

Kanji

納Settlement 得Acquire

Explanation

The Japanese verbal noun '納得 (なっとく)' refers to the act of accepting or understanding something, often after being convinced or persuaded. It implies a sense of agreement or satisfaction with an explanation or situation. For example: I finally understood his explanation「彼の説明に納得した」(かれのせつめいになっとくした). She couldn't accept the decision「彼女はその決定に納得できなかった」(かのじょはそのけっていになっとくできなかった). This word is often used in contexts where logical reasoning or emotional persuasion leads to a resolution or agreement.

Part Of Speech

verbal noun

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Kanji Grade

Frequency

7167

Composition

kanji

Handwriting