Translation guide
The English word 'consent' covers permission, agreement, and formal approval. In Japanese, the best choice depends on whether you mean everyday permission, formal consent, mutual agreement, or legal/informed consent.
Expressing that someone allows something to happen, or asking for permission.
The most common word for 'permission' or 'consent' in everyday situations. Used for both giving and receiving permission.
You need your parents' consent.
You must not enter without permission.
A more formal word for 'consent' or 'acceptance', often used in business or official contexts.
Literally 'to agree', but often used where English would say 'consent'. Implies active agreement.
He consented to the plan.
When two or more parties reach an agreement or share the same opinion.
Used for mutual consent or agreement, especially in contracts, negotiations, or formal settings.
The specific concept of giving permission after understanding risks and details, common in medical or research contexts.
The direct loanword for 'informed consent'. Widely understood in medical and legal fields.
Referring to a written consent form or official document.
A written consent form. Very common in administrative, medical, and business settings.
When consent is not explicitly stated but understood from actions or silence.
An idiomatic phrase for 'tacit understanding' or 'unspoken consent'.
ご承諾いただけますか。
Could we have your consent?
They reached mutual consent.
A phrase meaning 'to be in agreement' or 'to see eye to eye'. Less formal than 合意.
We consented on that point.
Informed consent is required before surgery.
A Japanese phrase meaning 'explanation and consent', often used in medical contexts as a more native alternative to the loanword.
The doctor sought informed consent from the patient.
Please sign the consent form.
A formal letter of consent or acceptance, often used in business contracts.
Please submit the consent letter.
That was tacit consent.
Tacit permission or connivance; often implies turning a blind eye.
The government gave its tacit consent to the act.
to obtain formal consent
with consent (agreement)
The loanword コンセント (konsento) means 'electrical outlet' in Japanese, not 'consent'. Avoid using it to mean permission or agreement.