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How do you read 承諾 in Japanese?
Agree to what has been requested.
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Accepting someone’s request or proposal. It begins with shō.
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speech radical beside 若 kanji
reading of 承 followed by 言 beside 若
Japanese word starting shō for accepting a request
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承: 8 strokes; radical 手 (hand). 諾: 15 strokes; radical 言 (speech). Distinguish informal descriptions of the shape from the dictionary radical.
承8 strokes / radical: 手 (hand)
諾15 strokes / radical: 言 (speech)
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The answer is
しょうだく
shōdaku
承諾
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English translationConsent / acceptance of a request
Agreeing to a request or requirement from another person. Expressions such as 依頼を承諾する and 承諾を得る describe accepting what has been asked.
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読書会の司会をお願いすると、先輩は日程を確認したうえで承諾してくれた。When I asked a senior colleague to host the reading group, they checked the date and agreed.
A way to remember
承 is shō and 諾 is daku. 諾 has the speech radical beside 若; connect it with agreeing to a request.
Sources：Kanjipedia: 承諾
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Clarify the scope of what was accepted
Use 承諾の返事をする or 本人の承諾を得る. For a request involving a date or responsibilities, confirm the scope of the agreement to avoid misunderstandings.
例：担当する時間と役割を確かめてから、当日の案内係を務めることを承諾した。
After checking the hours and duties, I agreed to serve as a guide on the day.
Distinguish acceptance from acknowledging receipt
A message saying “I received the materials” does not necessarily accept the request. Make clear whether you are agreeing or are still reviewing the details.
References for this explanation：Kanjipedia: 承諾
Explanation checked on 2026-10-25. Additional examples were written by DuraRing for this page.
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