synonym Comparative
頷く
VS
了承
Differences Between "頷く" and "了承"
Option A
頷く
Meaning
to nod (in agreement or understanding)
Reading
うなずく (unazuku)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼女は私の話を聞いて、静かに頷いた。
She listened to my story and nodded quietly.
Option B
了承
Meaning
consent; approval; understanding; acknowledgment; agreement
Reading
りょうしょう (ryōshō)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
仕様の一部変更について、クライアントから正式な_______を得ることができました。
Regarding the partial change of specifications, we were able to obtain formal consent from the client.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to nod (in agreement or understanding))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 頷く: Expresses agreement, understanding, or acknowledgment by nodding one's head. It's an intransitive verb. (同意、理解、承認などを頭を縦に振って示す行為。自動詞です。)
- 了承: Refers to giving consent, approval, understanding, or acknowledgment to a request, rule, or change. Often used as 了承する (to consent/approve) or ご了承ください. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Consent! Agreement! S-So what if I write 'Approved' on this document?! It is strictly business...っ, B-But in my heart, I am giving consent to be your lifelong partner!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『了承よ！そう、書類にハンコを押して了承したのは業務上当然よ！…でもね、私たちの『生涯の結婚協定』に対しても、私はすでに心の中で完璧に了承（OK）してるんだからね！』
- 頷く: Expresses agreement, understanding, or acknowledgment by nodding one's head. It's an intransitive verb. (同意、理解、承認などを頭を縦に振って示す行為。自動詞です。)
- 了承: Refers to giving consent, approval, understanding, or acknowledgment to a request, rule, or change. Often used as 了承する (to consent/approve) or ご了承ください. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Consent! Agreement! S-So what if I write 'Approved' on this document?! It is strictly business...っ, B-But in my heart, I am giving consent to be your lifelong partner!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『了承よ！そう、書類にハンコを押して了承したのは業務上当然よ！…でもね、私たちの『生涯の結婚協定』に対しても、私はすでに心の中で完璧に了承（OK）してるんだからね！』
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