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How to say "Approval" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "approval", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
容認
ようにん (yōnin)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
VS
Japanese Option B
賛同
さんどう (sandō)
N2 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "approval" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 容認 and 賛同.
In Japanese, 容認 (ようにん (yōnin)) is typically associated with "approval; tolerance; permission; sanctioning; allowing with conditions" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to approval, tolerance, permission, or allowing something with conditions.
On the other hand, 賛同 (さんどう (sandō)) maps to "approval, endorsement, support, agreement" (Syllabus Level: N2) and represents The act of agreeing with, approving of, or supporting an idea, opinion, plan, or proposal. It implies a conscious decision to back something, often in a group or public context.. A literal translation of "approval" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "容認"
現在の深刻な財政赤字を解消するためには、一時的な消費税率の引き上げも_______せざるを得ないというのが政府の見解です。
To resolve the current serious fiscal deficit, the government's view is that they cannot help but tolerate a temporary consumption tax rate hike.
Bilingual Context for "賛同"
彼の提案に賛同する者が多かった。
Many people agreed with his proposal.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "現在の深刻な財政赤字を解消するためには、一時的な消費税率の引き上げも_______せざるを得ないというのが政府の見解です。" (Meaning: "To resolve the current serious fiscal deficit, the government's view is that they cannot help but tolerate a temporary consumption tax rate hike.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "容認" fits here because it means "approval; tolerance; permission; sanctioning; allowing with conditions" in the context of: "To resolve the current serious fiscal deficit, the government's view is that they cannot help but tolerate a temporary consumption tax rate hike.". "賛同" represents "approval, endorsement, support, agreement".