肯う (うけがう) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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godan verb (-u), transitive verb
approve; accept; consent; affirm
dated term
Dated transitive verb meaning to give formal approval or consent. In modern Japanese, 承諾する or 認める are far more common.
られる
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In old documents, one can find scenes where a lord approves a retainer's request.
