JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
承 — acquiesce
- Reading
- ショウ・ジョウ・うけたまわ.る・う.ける
- Meaning
- acquiesce; hear; listen to; be informed; receive
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
承 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is ショウ・ジョウ・うけたまわ.る・う.ける and it means acquiesce; hear; listen to; be informed; receive. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
承 appears in everyday japanese words such as 了承 (acknowledgement), 承諾 (consent) and 承る (to hear).
Japanese words containing 承
Frequently asked questions
What does 承 mean in Japanese?
承 means acquiesce; hear; listen to; be informed; receive in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 承 read?
承 is read ショウ・ジョウ・うけたまわ.る・う.ける. Reading it inside real words — 了承 and 承諾 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 承 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 承 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 承 in a word?
A common word containing 承 is 了承 (りょうしょう) — "acknowledgement". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 承 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 承 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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