Translation guide
How to express that something or someone is accepted, approved, or received favorably in Japanese. The best choice depends on what is being accepted: an idea, a person, a proposal, an application, etc.
To say that a formal request, application, or proposal is accepted or approved.
His resignation was accepted.
Your application has been accepted.
Means to be recognized, approved, or acknowledged. Often used when an idea, right, or status is officially accepted.
His proposal was accepted at the meeting.
Literally 'to be received and put in'. Used when an idea, condition, or person is accepted, often implying willingness or approval.
His conditions were accepted.
To say that someone is admitted or allowed to join a group, institution, or community.
Used for passing an exam or being accepted into a school or program based on merit.
He was accepted to the University of Tokyo.
Specifically for being accepted as a member of a club, society, or organization.
Can also be used for being accepted into a community or group, emphasizing the welcoming aspect.
To say that a concept, belief, or explanation is generally accepted as true or valid.
Used for an established theory or widely accepted view in academic or intellectual contexts.
That theory is now accepted as established.
Means 'generally recognized/accepted'. Suitable for facts or principles.
Similar to 定説, but implies a common or prevailing view rather than a firmly established one.
That interpretation is the accepted view.
To express that a person or their behavior is accepted by a social group or society.
The most common way to say a person is accepted socially. Implies being welcomed or approved of.
He wasn't easily accepted at the new school.
Focuses on being recognized or acknowledged as a member or as having worth.
Literally 'to be let into the group'. Used when someone is accepted as part of a circle of friends or colleagues.
He was finally accepted into the group.
To say that a form of payment or currency is accepted as valid.
He was accepted into the club.
He was quickly accepted into the new community.
That fact is generally accepted.
He was finally accepted as a full-fledged craftsman.
Various credit cards are accepted at our store.