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JLPT N212画 · 12 strokesradical 納grade 6freq #1800

reconciliation, receive, obtain

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ノウ
  • トウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • おさ.める
  • おさ.まる

Mnemonic

To obtain a resolution, words (言) must show their true ability (能力) to reconcile differences, demonstrating the power of harmonious communication.

About this kanji

The kanji 「納」 primarily means to reconcile, receive, or obtain. It is mostly used as a verb in its kun'yomi form, おさめる, which means to put in or to store. Common compounds include 納得 (なっとく), meaning understanding or consent, where it reflects the idea of accepting something, and 納入 (のうにゅう), which refers to delivery or submission of goods. Another example is 報納 (ほうのう), meaning donation, highlighting the act of giving. A usage note is that this kanji often appears in contexts involving agreements, financial transactions, or when something is being transferred or accepted.

Built from

能力

Example sentences

  • 税金を納める時期です。

    It is time to pay taxes.

Meanings across languages

English
reconciliation, receive, obtain
Tiếng Việt
thu nạp, tiếp nhận, giải quyết
日本語
納める, 収める, 納入
한국어
화해
中文
和解
id
rekonsiliasi
th
การคืนดี
es
reconciliación
fr
réconciliation
de
Versöhnung
pt
reconciliação

Common compounds

  • 納得なっとくunderstanding, comprehension
  • 納入のうにゅうdelivery, payment
  • 報納ほうのうdonation, contribution

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