承: the kanji for consent; hear (humble)
承 is a JLPT N2 kanji that means consent; hear (humble). Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
承 is written in 8 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
承 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ショウ (shou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 承知しょうち · shōchi | being aware; consent |
| 承認しょうにん · shōnin | approval |
| 了承りょうしょう · ryōshō | understanding; acknowledgment |
| 継承けいしょう · keishō | succession; inheritance |
うけたまわる (uketamawaru)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 承るうけたまわる · uketamawaru | to receive; to hear (humble) |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- ご注文を承りました。Gochūmon o uketamawarimashita.We have received your order.
- その件は承知しています。Sono ken wa shōchi shite imasu.I am aware of that matter.
- 計画は会議で承認された。Keikaku wa kaigi de shōnin sareta.The plan was approved at the meeting.
- 伝統の技を次の世代に継承する。Dentō no waza o tsugi no sedai ni keishō suru.We pass traditional skills on to the next generation.
- 変更について、ご了承ください。Henkō ni tsuite, goryōshō kudasai.Thank you for your understanding regarding the change.
Questions about 承
How many strokes does 承 have?
承 is written in 8 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 承?
The on readings are shou (ショウ). The kun readings are uketamawaru (うけたまわる).
What JLPT level is 承?
N2. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N2 is designed to match the former Level 2.
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Movement and actions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 承
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.