A1 noun Neutral #3,020 most common

納得

nattoku [na̠t̚to̞kɯᵝ]

The act of understanding and accepting something as reasonable, valid, or satisfactory. It implies not just intellectual comprehension, but also a sense of being personally convinced or in agreement with a conclusion.

Examples

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1

彼の説明を聞いて、やっと納得しました。

After hearing his explanation, I finally understood and accepted it.

2

契約の内容について、十分な納得をいただく必要があります。

It is necessary to receive your full consent and understanding regarding the contents of the contract.

3

それ、本当に納得してるの?

Are you really okay with that?

Word Family

Noun
納得
Verb
納得する
Adverb
納得して
Related
納得感
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Memory Tip

Imagine 'Natto' (sticky beans) sticking to your brain. When an idea 'sticks' and fits perfectly without falling off, you have 'Nattoku'.

Quick Quiz

先生の説明を聞いて、やっと(  )がいきました。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 納得

Examples

1

彼の説明を聞いて、やっと納得しました。

everyday

After hearing his explanation, I finally understood and accepted it.

2

契約の内容について、十分な納得をいただく必要があります。

formal

It is necessary to receive your full consent and understanding regarding the contents of the contract.

3

それ、本当に納得してるの?

informal

Are you really okay with that?

4

本研究の結果は、既存の理論と照らし合わせても納得がいくものである。

academic

The results of this study are convincing when compared with existing theories.

5

クライアントが納得するまで、修正を繰り返しました。

business

We repeated the revisions until the client was satisfied.

Word Family

Noun
納得
Verb
納得する
Adverb
納得して
Related
納得感

Common Collocations

納得がいく to make sense / to be satisfying
納得させる to convince someone
納得を得る to gain agreement or understanding
自分を納得させる to convince oneself
十分に納得する to be fully convinced

Common Phrases

納得のいく答え

a satisfying answer

納得がいかない

cannot accept / doesn't make sense

納得の表情

a look of conviction

Often Confused With

納得 vs 理解

Rikai is purely intellectual understanding of facts, whereas Nattoku includes emotional acceptance or being convinced.

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Usage Notes

Commonly used with the verb 'iku' (納得がいく) to mean something 'sits right' with you, or as a suru-verb (納得する) to mean 'to be convinced'. It is often used when a doubt or question has been resolved.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often use 'wakaru' (to understand) when they should use 'nattoku' to express that they are satisfied with an explanation. 'Nattoku' is about the quality of the reason, not just the clarity of the words.

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Memory Tip

Imagine 'Natto' (sticky beans) sticking to your brain. When an idea 'sticks' and fits perfectly without falling off, you have 'Nattoku'.

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Word Origin

Originally a Buddhist term meaning to 'receive and understand' the teachings deep in one's heart.

Grammar Patterns

Noun + する (to be convinced) Noun + がいく (to make sense) Noun + させる (to convince someone)
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Cultural Context

In Japanese culture, reaching 'nattoku' is essential in decision-making processes (nemawashi) to ensure everyone is genuinely on board, rather than just following orders.

Quick Quiz

先生の説明を聞いて、やっと(  )がいきました。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 納得

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