Japanese word

承知

Pronunciation

Romajishōchi

Meaning

  • noununderstanding

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 承知しましたshō chi shi ma shi ta

    understood

  • 承知の上shō chi no ue

    with full knowledge

Similar words

了解ryōkai: Understanding information or instructions and accepting them.
理解rikai: Understanding the meaning or content of something.
納得nattoku: Acceptance of an idea after understanding its reasons.
了承ryōshō: Acceptance of a request, plan, or condition.

Definition in Japanese

相手の言ったことを理解し、その内容を受け入れること。ai te no i tta ko to o ri kai shi so no nai yō o u ke i re ru ko to

Word origin

The Sino-Japanese word 承知 (shōchi) combines 承 (shō, "accept") with 知 (chi, "know"), linking knowledge with acceptance.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • consentnoun

Opposites

  • 不承知fushōchidisagreementnoun

Related words

  • 承知するshōchisuruunderstandverb

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