Translation guide
The English word 'accepting' can describe a person's tolerant attitude, the act of receiving something, or formally agreeing to terms. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
Describing a person who is accepting of others, ideas, or differences.
Means 'tolerant' or 'broad-minded'. Often used for accepting different opinions, cultures, or behaviors.
He is a very accepting person.
It's important to be accepting of different cultures.
Literally 'to accept/receive'. Can describe accepting a person, idea, or situation with an open mind.
She is always accepting of new ideas.
Means 'broad-minded' or 'generous-hearted'. A natural way to describe an accepting personality.
That person is very accepting, so they can get along with anyone.
Means 'understanding' or 'sympathetic'. Implies accepting someone's situation or feelings.
He is accepting of my circumstances.
Physically or figuratively receiving something offered, such as a gift, application, or responsibility.
The most common word for 'accept' in the sense of receiving an object, message, or payment.
I accepted the present.
Used for accepting something more abstract or large-scale, like refugees, demands, or a new system.
Formal term for accepting documents, applications, or reports officially.
We have accepted your application.
Formally agreeing to a proposal, condition, or fact, often in business or serious contexts.
Means 'to consent' or 'accept' a request, offer, or condition. Common in formal situations.
Accept the terms.
He accepted the offer.
Means 'to acknowledge and accept', often used when giving permission or understanding a situation.
Please accept (these terms).
Means 'to admit' or 'accept' a fact, fault, or reality. Often used for acknowledging something unpleasant.
受け取る is for physically receiving items or messages. 受け入れる is for accepting abstract things like ideas, people, or situations. For 'accepting a gift', use 受け取る, not 受け入れる.
Avoid directly translating 'accepting person' as 受け入れている人. Use 寛容な人 or 心が広い人 for a tolerant personality.
Accept applications.
Accept refugees.
I accepted his proposal.
彼は自分の間違いを認めた。
He accepted his mistake.