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What is the Kanji for 'Consent'? | 承

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Consent', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Consent' is 承.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Consent

    Reading

    kunyomiうけたまわ

    uketamawa

    onyomiしょう

    shou

    Parts

    Hand

    Example Word

    伝承: folklore. The Japanese noun '伝承 (でんしょう)' refers to 'folklore' or 'oral tradition'. It encompasses stories, customs, beliefs, and practices that are passed down through generations, often orally. This term is deeply rooted in cultural heritage and is used to describe the collective memory and traditions of a community. For example: This village is rich in folklore「この村は伝承が豊かだ」(このむらはでんしょうがゆたかだ). The festival is based on ancient folklore「その祭りは古い伝承に基づいている」(そのまつりはふるいでんしょうにもとづいている).

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    8

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    786

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 1 part:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Hand

Words Using

This kanji is used in 4 words:

    word

    承認

    Meaning

    Approval, Recognition

    word

    承知

    Meaning

    Acknowledgment

    word

    継承

    Meaning

    Inheritance

    word

    伝承

    Meaning

    Folklore

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 8 kanji contain the part 手 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Raise

    kanji

    Meaning

    Self, Ego

    kanji

    Meaning

    Watch

    kanji

    Meaning

    Beat, Strike

    kanji

    Meaning

    Rub, Chafe

    kanji

    Meaning

    Palm, Manipulate

    kanji

    Meaning

    Fist

    kanji

    Meaning

    Gift, Seriousness

Learn the Kanji

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What does 承 mean?

承 means 'Consent'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.