了解
りょうかい
ryoukai
JLPT N3adjectiveVocabularyLevel 48 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
了解 (りょうかい (ryoukai)) means "Understanding". The reading is りょうかい (ryoukai). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
Understanding
Also : agreement · consent · comprehension
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Example Sentences
新しい契約条件について、双方が了解を示した。
あたらしいけいやくじょうけんについて、そうほうがりょうかいをしめした。
Both parties expressed understanding regarding the new contract terms.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
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