諾
諾·consent, assent
- On-yomi
- ダク
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 承諾 | しょうだく | consent, acceptance |
| 快諾 | かいだく | ready consent |
| 受諾 | じゅだく | acceptance (of terms) |
| 許諾 | きょだく | permission, approval |
Example sentences
親の承諾が必要です。
おやのしょうだくがひつようです。
You need your parents' consent.
先生は快諾してくださった。
せんせいはかいだくしてくださった。
The teacher agreed readily.
会社は条件を受諾した。
かいしゃはじょうけんをじゅだくした。
The company accepted the conditions.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 承諾 as しょうにん — that is 承認 (approval); 承諾 is しょうだく
- Using 承諾 in casual speech — it belongs to contracts and formal requests
Memory aid
Picture it
Words (言) given like a young person's ready nod (若) — saying yes.
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