Japanese symbol for “consent”
納得
なっとく
Romaji: nattoku
consent; agreement; acceptance
In Japanese, consent is 納得, read なっとく (nattoku).
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, vi, vs consent; agreement; acceptance
- n, vi, vs understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “consent”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 承諾 | しょうだく shoudaku | consent; approval; acceptance |
| 承認 | しょうにん shounin | recognition; acknowledgement; acknowledgment |
| 同意 | どうい doui | agreement; consent; approval |
| 合意 | ごうい goui | (coming to an) agreement; consent; mutual understanding |
| 了解 | りょうかい ryoukai | comprehension; consent; understanding |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 納税 | のうぜい nouzei | payment of taxes |
| 納豆 | なっとう nattou | natto (fermented soybeans) |
| 納入 | のうにゅう nounyuu | payment (of taxes, fees, etc.) |
| 滞納 | たいのう tainou | falling behind (with a payment); being in arrears; non-payment |
| 収納 | しゅうのう shuunou | storage; putting away |
| 取得 | しゅとく shutoku | obtaining (a qualification, right, object, etc.); acquisition (of land, property, etc.); gaining possession (of) |
| 獲得 | かくとく kakutoku | acquisition; possession |
| 得意 | とくい tokui | satisfaction; pride; triumph |
See also: Chinese symbol for “consent”.
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