笑納
Chinese edit
laugh; smile | to accept; to pay (taxes, etc.) | ||
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trad. (笑納) | 笑 | 納 | |
simp. (笑纳) | 笑 | 纳 |
Pronunciation edit
Verb edit
笑納
Synonyms edit
Japanese edit
Kanji in this term | |
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笑 | 納 |
しょう Grade: 4 |
のう Grade: 6 |
on’yomi |
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
- (polite, humble) accepting (a humble gift)
- Synonym: 笑留 (shōryū)
- つまらないものですが、御笑納ください。
- Tsumaranai mono desu ga, go-shōnō kudasai.
- It’s an insignificant thing, but please do me the favor of accepting it.
Usage notes edit
Used as a politeness formula when giving a gift.