English–Japanese

“understanding” in Japanese

Japanese

Also把握 (haaku) · 理解 (rikai) · 納得 (nattoku)

Pronunciation

Romajishōchi

Example

はい、承知しました。ha i shō chi shi ma shi ta

Yes, I understand.

Illustration for 承知 (understanding)

How to say “understanding” in Japanese

“Understanding” in Japanese is 承知 (shōchi).

It shows that a person has understood what was said and is ready to accept or follow it.

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

Example sentences with 承知

私はその変更について、すでに承知しています。watashi wa so no hen kō ni tsu i te su de ni shō chi shi te i ma su

I am already aware of the change.

Tips for using 承知

  • In everyday conversation, 承知しました (shōchi shimashita) sounds polite and businesslike, whereas わかった (wakatta) sounds casual.

Other Japanese words for “understanding”

内容を把握します。nai yō o ha aku shi ma su

I will understand the content.

先生の話を理解しました。sen sei no hanashi o ri kai shi ma shi ta

I understood what the teacher said.

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納得

nattoku

noununderstanding

説明を聞いて納得しました。setsu mei o ki i te nat toku shi ma shi ta

I was convinced after hearing the explanation.

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