How to say "Understanding" in Japanese

When translating "understanding" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 了解 and 承知. In Japanese, 了解 (りょうかい (ryōkai)) is typically associated with "understanding; agreement; 'Roger that!'; 'Understood.'" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Used to express understanding or agreement, often in a more casual or direct context than 承知しました. On the other hand, 承知 (しょうち (shōchi)) maps to "understanding; awareness; consent; acceptance" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Often used to express 'I understand' or 'I acknowledge' a request, instruction, or situation. It's a formal and polite way to confirm one has received and processed information, or to agree to something. Commonly used as 承知いたしました. A literal translation of "understanding" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!