Meaning

Primary

Approval

Alternatives

Recognition, Agreement

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

I recognize your consent. It is an approval and recognition of what I'm doing.

Reading

しょうにん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

委員会から承認を得られる自信はあまりありません。

I don't have much confidence that I can get approval from the committee.

新しいプロジェクト案は無事承認されました。

The new project proposal was successfully approved.

焼き芋を焼いているたき火の中に承認印を落としてしまった。

I dropped my seal of approval in a bonfire while roasting baked potatoes.

Kanji Composition