承諾する

• Reading: しょうだくする
• Romaji: shoudakusuru
• Kanji breakdown: 承 (shou) — accept, inherit, hear; 諾 (daku) — consent, agree
• Pronunciation: /ɕoː.da.kɯ.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To accept; to consent; to give approval or agreement to a request.

A する verb meaning to formally consent or approve. More formal than 了解する (ryoukaisuru) or 受け入れる (ukeireru). Implies deliberate consideration before giving agreement. Common in legal, business, and contractual contexts where formal consent is required.

Examples

1. 彼は条件を確認してから承諾した。 He gave his approval after checking the conditions.
2. 保護者の承諾がないと参加できません。 Participation is not allowed without a guardian's consent.
3. 契約の変更を承諾していただけますか。 Would you be willing to consent to the changes in the contract?

Usage Guide

Context: legal, business, contracts, formal requests

Tone: formal

Origin & History

Compound of 承 (shou, accept/inherit) + 諾 (daku, consent/agree) + する. Both characters independently convey acceptance, creating a reinforced formal expression of giving consent.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional