No. 1,193 in Japanese
納得
Understanding; consent; agreement; conviction.
In a sentence
彼の説明を聞いて、私はやっと納得しました。
After hearing his explanation, I finally understood.
Used as a verb ('納得する') to mean 'to understand or agree to' after gaining clarity.
納得のいかない結果だったので、先生に聞き直しました。
It was a result that I couldn't accept, so I asked the teacher again.
Used to describe a state ('納得のいかない') indicating dissatisfaction or disagreement, showing psychological acceptance.
彼のアイデアは納得のいく内容で、参加者全員が承認した。
His idea was convincing, and all participants approved it.
Used to express a convincing or satisfactory ('納得のいく') idea or reason, emphasizing logical or practical acceptance.
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