consent

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The on reading is だく. It has 15 strokes and relates to consent or approval.
• Basic usage: 快諾 is read かいだく, and 承諾 is read しょうだく.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 快諾 and 承諾
  • 快諾 means willing consent or ready approval. It is consent that also conveys a willing and ready attitude.
  • 先生は展示への協力を快諾してくれた。 means “The teacher gladly agreed to cooperate with the exhibit.”
  • 承諾 means consent or approval. It is neutral or formal consent or approval accepting a condition or request.
  • 家主の承諾を得て壁の色を変えた。 means “I changed the color of the wall with the landlord's consent.”