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諒察 (りょうさつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
consideration ; taking into account ; sympathy
Formal, somewhat literary term for understanding and taking someone's circumstances or feelings into consideration. Often used in business or official contexts when asking for understanding or leniency.
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We kindly ask for your understanding and consideration in this matter.
Written forms 諒りょう 察さつ Usage 100%
Standard kanji form; 諒 carries a nuance of understanding or acknowledging.
亮りょう 察さつ
Variant kanji form; 亮 means clear or bright, but this spelling is less common.
了りょう 察さつ
Variant kanji form; 了 means finish or understand, but this spelling is rare.
Kanji 諒 fact, reality, understand Similar words 考こう 慮りょ 考慮 is a general, neutral term for considering factors or possibilities, while 諒察 implies a deeper, sympathetic understanding of someone's situation.
了りょう 承しょう 了承 means acknowledgment or consent, often used in business for confirming understanding, whereas 諒察 emphasizes empathetic consideration.
Etymology Compound of 諒 (understanding, acknowledging) and 察 (perceiving, considering). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination conveys a sense of perceptive understanding.