Meaning

Primary

Positive

Alternative

Affirmation

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You are determined to get an agreement out of people so you decide to be really positive with them. As long as you make it seem like everything is super great, and totally good for them, they'll end up agreeing with everything you say.

Reading

こうてい
  • 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

どうして肯定も否定もしないんですか。

Why won’t you say yes or no?

まずは自分を肯定してみてください。

First of all, try to affirm yourself.

その肯定の気持ち、これからも大切にしてね。

Cherish that positive feeling from now on.

Kanji Composition