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

承

Meaning

Consent

Reading

kunyomiうけたまわ

uketamawa

onyomiしょう

shou

Parts

手Hand

Example Word

承認: approval or recognition. 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.

Radical

手

Stroke Count

8

JLPT

N2

Grade

5

Frequency

786

Handwriting