Japanese symbol for “agree”

受け入れる

うけいれる

Romaji: ukeireru

to accept; to receive; to agree

In Japanese, agree is 受け入れる, read うけいれる (ukeireru).

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

v1, vt to accept; to receive; to agree

Written forms: 受け入れる、受け容れる、受入れる、受けいれる. Readings: うけいれる.

Kanji and stroke order

受

accept, undergo, answer (phone)

on: ジュ
kun: う.ける、-う.け、う.かる

8 strokes · JLPT 2

入

enter, insert

on: ニュウ、ジュ
kun: い.る、-い.る、-い.り、い.れる

2 strokes · JLPT 4

Other Japanese words for “agree”

Word	Reading	Meaning
取り決める	とりきめる torikimeru	to agree; to decide upon; to enter into (a contract)
頷ける	うなずける unazukeru	to (be able to) agree (with); to be able to accept; to find acceptable
聞こえる	きこえる kikoeru	to accept (someone's words); to agree; to understand
収まる	おさまる osamaru	to be satisfied (e.g. with an answer); to consent; to agree
頷く	うなずく unazuku	to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

Word	Reading	Meaning
受験	じゅけん juken	taking an examination (esp. for entrance to a school or university)
受け	うけ uke	popularity; favour; favor
受ける	うける ukeru	to receive; to get
受付	うけつけ uketsuke	reception (desk); information desk; receptionist
受信	じゅしん jushin	receiving (a message, letter, email, etc.); reception (radio, TV, etc.)
受け入れ	うけいれ ukeire	receiving; acceptance; reception
購入	こうにゅう kounyuu	purchase; buying
導入	どうにゅう dounyuu	introduction; bringing in; installation

See also: Chinese symbol for “agree”.

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