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賛
Approve, Praise, Support
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
On Japanese websites and social media, 賛成 (agreement) is commonly used during polls and discussions. If you agree with an opinion, you can simply say 「賛成です!」 ('I agree!').
Memory Trick
Imagine someone giving valuable treasure (貝) as a reward because they completely APPROVE of your work. Praise comes with support.
Readings
Onyomi: サン (san)
Kunyomi:
Example Words
賛成
さんせい (sansei)
Agreement
賞賛
しょうさん (shousan)
Praise
賛同
さんどう (sandou)
Support, Endorsement
協賛
きょうさん (kyousan)
Sponsorship
Example Sentence
私は この 意見に 賛成です。
わたしは この いけんに さんせいです。
watashi wa kono iken ni sansei desu
I agree with this opinion.