Japanese word

採択

Pronunciation

Romajisaitaku

Meaning

  • nounadoption

Example

委員会はその案を採択しました。i in kai wa so no an o sai taku shi ma shi ta

The committee adopted the proposal.

Illustration for 採択 (adoption)

More examples

国際会議でその決議の採択が発表されました。koku sai kai gi de so no ketsu gi no sai taku ga hap pyō sa re ma shi ta

The adoption of the resolution was announced at the international conference.

Core concept

Describes selecting one proposal from several and giving it official approval.

Common phrases

  • 決議を採択するketsu gi o sai taku su ru

    adopt a resolution

  • 採択を求めるsai taku o moto me ru

    call for adoption

  • 採択されるsai taku sa re ru

    be adopted

Similar words

可決kaketsu: The formal approval of a proposal or motion by a vote.
承認shōnin: Official acceptance of a proposal, decision, or action as valid.
採用saiyō: The choice of a plan, method, or proposal for actual use.

Definition in Japanese

複数の案などから一つを選び、正式に決定すること。fuku sū no an na do ka ra hito tsu o era bi sei shiki ni ket tei su ru ko to

Word origin

採 (sai, "take") and 択 (taku, "choose") combine to express taking a chosen option as an official decision.

Usage tips

  • 採択 (saitaku) commonly appears in formal reports and news about decisions by committees, assemblies, or other organizations.

Other meanings

  • selectionnoun

Opposites

  • 却下kyakkarejectionnoun

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