Meaning

Primary

To Accept Something

Alternative

To Take In

Word Type

transitive verb, ichidan verb

Explanation

Remember 受ける (to receive something) and 入れる (to put in)? This just combines those two. You receive something, and put it into your heart. You accept it. So this verb means to accept something or to take in.

You can use this verb for all kinds of acceptance, such as accepting an apology, accepting exchange students to your school, etc.

Reading

うけいれる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

You should know how to read both 受ける and 入れる, so you should be good to go!

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 自分を受け入れる

    to accept oneself

    学生を受け入れる

    to accept students

    全てを受け入れる

    to accept everything

Context Sentences

彼は全てを受け入れる心の広さを持っています。

He has the open-mindedness to accept everything.

人は自分を受け入れることでしか成長できません。

People can only grow by accepting themselves.

この学校はインターナショナルな学生も受け入れています。

This school welcomes international students as well.

Kanji Composition