Japanese word

受け入れる

Pronunciation

Romajiukeireru

Meaning

  • verbaccept

Example

その提案を受け入れます。so no tei an o u ke i re ma su

I accept the proposal.

Illustration for 受け入れる (accept)

More examples

最初は難しかったですが、彼はその変化を受け入れました。sai sho wa muzuka shi ka tta de su ga kare wa so no hen ka o u ke i re ma shi ta

It was difficult at first, but he accepted the change.

Core concept

It conveys taking an offer, proposal, or idea into one's own range instead of keeping it outside.

Common phrases

  • 申し出を受け入れるmō shi de o u ke i re ru

    accept an offer

Similar words

承諾するshōdakusuru: To officially approve a request, plan, or proposal.
同意するdōisuru: To agree that an opinion, plan, or proposal is acceptable.
取り入れるtoriireru: To adopt an idea or method for practical use.

Definition in Japanese

提案や申し出などを拒まずに認め、応じること。tei an ya mō shi de na do o koba ma zu ni mito me ō ji ru ko to

Word origin

受け入れる (ukeireru) combines 受ける (ukeru, "receive") and 入れる (ireru, "put in"), expressing the act of taking something in.

Usage tips

  • In everyday English, accept commonly goes with offers, invitations, and proposals, while agree commonly goes with opinions or plans.

Other meanings

  • agree to ___verb
  • admitverb

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