VocabJLPT N2
to be accepted
NounSuru VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

  1. 1. (common) use (of a language, currency, etc.)
  2. 2. current use
  3. 3. to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking)
  4. 4. going in and out
This verb (する verb) means to be accepted, to work, or to be valid in a certain context. For example, an excuse or a rule that "passes" or "works" in one place but not another would use this word.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Wait, is this one of those places that doesn't take cash?

Sentence 2

If that qualification is recognized overseas, I'd love to go for it!

Sentence 3

That excuse isn't going to work anymore!

Sentence 4

Yesterday's ticket isn't going to be valid today, right?

Sentence 5

At international conferences, English is expected to be the common language.