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JLPT N3 Intermediate

承知

Formal acknowledgment, consent, or full knowledge of a situation.

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承知する suru verb
承知しました common polite form
承知いたしました humble/keigo form
1 Noun, Suru verb

Understood" / "Certainly

A humble expression indicating one understands and accepts a superior’s order or request.

Example

A この 書類 、 明日 まで に コピー し て おい て ください 。
B はい 、 承知 し まし た 。

[A:] Please make a copy of this document by tomorrow. [B:] Yes, understood.

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2 Noun, Suru verb

Being Aware Of" / "Knowing

The state of being fully aware or informed about a specific fact, circumstance, or risk.

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3 Noun, Suru verb

Not Allowing" / "Not Tolerating

A strong refusal to forgive, overlook, or permit a certain behavior or transgression.

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承知
しょうち
Formal acknowledgment, consent, or full knowledge of a situation.
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