Japanese

なっとく
Meaning: consent; agreement; understanding; conviction
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

納
得

Example sentences

After hearing his polite explanation, I finally understood.
詳しい解説を読んで納得した。
I read the detailed explanation and was convinced.
納得するまでとことん話し合うつもりだ。
I intend to talk it through thoroughly until I'm satisfied.
彼の話には、いくつか納得のいかない節がある。
There are several points in his story that I find hard to accept.
不当な理由で解雇されるのは納得がいかない。
Being dismissed for unjust reasons is unacceptable.
彼は納得するまで担当者に食い下がった。
He persisted in questioning the person in charge until he was satisfied.
彼は理路整然と自説を述べ、皆を納得させた。
He stated his opinion logically and convinced everyone.
長い議論の末に、ようやく双方が納得できる妥協点が見つかった。
After a long discussion, they finally found a compromise point that both sides could agree on.
嫌がる彼女を無理往生に納得させた
He forced her to agree against her will.
彼の説明は牽強附会で、全く納得できなかった。
His explanation was far-fetched and completely unconvincing.

Usage Notes

Often used as '納得がいく' (to be satisfied with an explanation) or '納得させる' (to convince someone).

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