Japanese symbol for “acknowledgement”
了承
りょうしょう
Romaji: ryoushou
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding; approval
In Japanese, acknowledgement is 了承, read りょうしょう (ryoushou).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n, vs, vt acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding; approval; consent
Written forms: 了承、諒承、領承. Readings: りょうしょう.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “acknowledgement”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 認知 | にんち ninchi | acknowledgement; acknowledgment; recognition |
| 承認 | しょうにん shounin | recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment |
| 認め | みとめ mitome | approval; acceptance; recognition |
| 認定 | にんてい nintei | authorization; authorisation; acknowledgment |
| 評価 | ひょうか hyouka | appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 終了 | しゅうりょう shuuryou | end; close; conclusion |
| 完了 | かんりょう kanryou | completion; conclusion |
| 了解 | りょうかい ryoukai | comprehension; consent; understanding |
| 修了 | しゅうりょう shuuryou | completion (of a course) |
| 魅了 | みりょう miryou | charm; fascination |
| 承認 | しょうにん shounin | recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment |
| 承知 | しょうち shouchi | knowledge; awareness |
| 承諾 | しょうだく shoudaku | consent; approval; acceptance |
See also: Chinese symbol for “acknowledgement”.
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