承
KanjiJLPT N2
Accept
acquiesce, hear, listen to, be informed, receive
Mnemonic
Hands reaching up — accept what is offered.
Details
The keyword for 承 is accept. This kanji conveys the idea of receiving, hearing, or consenting to something, often with a sense of humility or deference. It carries the nuance of formally acknowledging or agreeing to comply with another's wishes, orders, or requests. In broader usage, it also implies inheriting or carrying on something that has been passed down, such as a tradition or a predecessor's will.
- On'yomi
- しょう、じょう
- Kun'yomi
- うけたまわ.る、う.ける