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“approval” in Japanese

Japanese

Also承認 (shōnin) · 認可 (ninka)

Pronunciation

Romajiryōshō

Example

その提案を了承しました。so no tei an o ryō shō shi ma shi ta

I approved the proposal.

Illustration for 了承 (approval)

How to say “approval” in Japanese

“Approval” in Japanese is 了承 (ryōshō).

Marks a proposal, request, or condition as accepted after it has been considered.

Full entry for 了承: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 了承

手順を進める前に、責任者の了承を得ました。te jun o susu me ru mae ni seki nin sha no ryō shō o e ma shi ta

Before moving forward with the procedure, I obtained the manager's approval.

Tips for using 了承

  • The set phrase ご了承ください (go ryōshō kudasai) commonly signals that a speaker expects the listener to accept a condition or limitation.

Other Japanese words for “approval”

上司の承認をもらいました。jō shi no shō nin o mo ra i ma shi ta

I got my boss's approval.

政府はその計画を認可しました。sei fu wa so no kei kaku o nin ka shi ma shi ta

The government granted approval for the plan.

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