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.
Used when an application, document, or formal request is officially accepted for processing. It does not imply approval of content, just that it was received and will be handled.
彼の辞表は受理された。
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.
彼の提案は会議で認められた。
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.
彼の条件は受け入れられた。
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.
彼は東京大学に合格した。
He was accepted to the University of Tokyo.
Specifically for being accepted as a member of a club, society, or organization.
彼はそのクラブへの入会を認められた。
He was accepted into the club.
Can also be used for being accepted into a community or group, emphasizing the welcoming aspect.
彼は新しいコミュニティにすぐに受け入れられた。
He was quickly accepted into the new community.
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.
その理論は今では定説となっている。
That theory is now accepted as established.
Means 'generally recognized/accepted'. Suitable for facts or principles.
その事実は一般に認められている。
That fact is generally accepted.
Similar to 定説, but implies a common or prevailing view rather than a firmly established one.
その解釈が通説となっている。
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.
彼は新しい学校でなかなか受け入れられなかった。
He wasn't easily accepted at the new school.
Focuses on being recognized or acknowledged as a member or as having worth.
彼はようやく一人前の職人として認められた。
He was finally accepted as a full-fledged craftsman.
Literally 'to be let into the group'. Used when someone is accepted as part of a circle of friends or colleagues.
彼はやっと仲間に入れてもらえた。
He was finally accepted into the group.
To say that a form of payment or currency is accepted as valid.
The most natural way to say a credit card, currency, etc. is accepted. Literally 'can be used'.
この店ではクレジットカードが使えますか？
Are credit cards accepted at this store?
More formal than 使える. Often seen in written notices.
当店では各種クレジットカードがご利用いただけます。
Various credit cards are accepted at our store.