承認する
jou-nin suruverb★Intermediate— to approve
formal
To officially approve or authorize something, such as a plan, document, or action.
政府は新しい法律案を承認しました。
The government approved the new bill.
上司の承認が必要です。
Approval from my supervisor is required.
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Often used in formal or official contexts, such as in business, government, or legal settings.
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💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal
Use 承認する in formal contexts. For casual approval, consider 認める (mitomeru).
⚡Gold Rule
Approval Process
In business, 承認する often requires documentation and signatures.
📖Word Origin
From the verb 承認 (shōnin), which combines 承 (shō, 'to receive') and 認 (nin, 'to acknowledge').
📝Usage Notes
In formal contexts, often used with particles like に (for objects) or を (for actions).
Word Breakdown
承
to receive
root認
to acknowledge
rootする
to do
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