synonym Comparative
わかる
VS
納得する
Differences Between "わかる" and "納得する"
Option A
わかる
Meaning
to understand, to know
Reading
わかる (wakaru)
Syllabus Level
N5
Practical Example
日本語がわかりますか。
Do you understand Japanese?
Option B
納得する
Meaning
to understand; to be convinced; to accept
Reading
なっとくする (nattoku suru)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
彼の説明を聞いて、ようやく納得した。
After listening to his explanation, I finally understood.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to understand, to know)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- わかる: Intransitive verb. Often used with the particle 「が (ga)」to indicate what is understood. e.g., 「日本語がわかります (nihongo ga wakarimasu)」I understand Japanese.
- 納得する: Implies understanding and accepting something as reasonable or true after explanation or consideration. Often used in formal or serious contexts.
- わかる: Intransitive verb. Often used with the particle 「が (ga)」to indicate what is understood. e.g., 「日本語がわかります (nihongo ga wakarimasu)」I understand Japanese.
- 納得する: Implies understanding and accepting something as reasonable or true after explanation or consideration. Often used in formal or serious contexts.
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