Quick answer
賛 is the kanji for "Agree". The most common reading is たす.ける (tasukeru). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Agree
Also : Praise · Assist · Approve
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
15 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 賛 represents 'APPROVE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of approve.
On-reading: さん — remember this sound by associating it with approve. Kun-reading: たす.ける.
Example Sentences
その意見に賛成します。
そのいけんにさんせいします。
I agree with that opinion.
みんなが賛成してくれました。
みんながさんせいしてくれました。
Everyone agreed.
Vocabulary using 賛
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 Jun 17, 2026
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