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1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 肯 is read こう, has 8 strokes, and relates to affirmation or assent.
• Basic usage: 肯定 is read こうてい, and 首肯 is read しゅこう.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 肯定 and 首肯
  • 肯定 means affirmation or approval.
  • 相手の努力を肯定する言葉を伝えた。 means “I said something acknowledging the other person's effort.”
  • 首肯 means assent or acceptance.
  • 彼の説明は証拠と一致しており、十分に首肯できる。 means “His explanation agrees with the evidence and is fully convincing.”