Meaning

Primary

Being Convinced

Alternatives

Consent, Understanding, Accepting

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

I will supply and you will acquire, until you end up being convinced. Does that sound good? Do I have your consent? I can see that you're understanding. You're planning on accepting my proposition, aren't you?

納得 means understanding and accepting something fully, both intellectually and emotionally. It's used in everyday Japanese when someone finally agrees with an explanation or feels convinced after thinking about it.

Reading

なっとく
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This reading for is pretty weird, so here's a mnemonic:

Imagine someone you know being convinced by your explanation, but only after they say "Nah (なっ)! Nah!" after every point you make. Eventually you get their consent and understanding on things, but only after they say "nah!" a million times.

Context

Context Sentences

彼の意見には納得だね。

I'm convinced by his opinion.

それは納得できない!

That I can't understand!

どうせお前は娘を金ずくで納得させたんだろう?

You made my daughter consent using money, didn't you?

Kanji Composition