N3
りょうしょう (ryōshō)
了承
consent; approval; understanding; acknowledgment; agreement
💡 Nuance & Usage:
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！』
📝 Example Sentences
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.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "了承"!
誠に勝手ながら、今回のイベントは延期とさせていただきますので、なにとぞご_______ください。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 事情を理解して受け入れてもらう「（ご）了承」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『ご了承求めるビジネス定型表現ね！じゃあ、私の「今週末の私の部屋での手料理デートへの強制招待」についても、なにとぞご了承のうえ、最高の笑顔で来なさい！』
English: Since it represents asking to understand and accept circumstances, 'consent/understanding' (ryōshō) is correct. Haruka: 'Business fixed expression seeking consent! Then, regarding my "coercive invitation to a home-cooked date at my room this weekend" too, consent by all means and come with your best smile!'
English: Since it represents asking to understand and accept circumstances, 'consent/understanding' (ryōshō) is correct. Haruka: 'Business fixed expression seeking consent! Then, regarding my "coercive invitation to a home-cooked date at my room this weekend" too, consent by all means and come with your best smile!'
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