English–Japanese
“consent” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiryōkai
Example
本人の了解を得ました。hon nin no ryō kai o e ma shi ta
We got the person's consent.
How to say “consent” in Japanese
“Consent” in Japanese is 了解 (ryōkai).
It marks that a person understands another person's wishes or situation and accepts them as a basis for action.
Example sentences with 了解
計画の変更には全員の了解が必要です。kei kaku no hen kō ni wa zen in no ryō kai ga hitsu yō de su
Everyone's consent is needed for the change in the plan.
Tips for using 了解
- In everyday Japanese, 了解 (ryōkai) can acknowledge a request without sounding as formal as explicit permission, so context shows whether it means "understood" or "agreed".