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[こう(肯)·てい(定)]
koutei
noun, suru verb

English Meaning(s) for 肯定

noun, suru verb
  1. affirmation
noun
  1. affirmative (logic)
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Definition and Synonyms for 肯定

Admit declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
Synonyms: 承認, 是認, 白状, 肯定, 自認
Affirm say yes to
Synonyms: したためる, 是認, 肯定, 認める, 諾う

Meanings for each kanji in 肯定

» agreement; consent; comply with
» determine; fix; establish; decide

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Adjudge declare to be
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 肯定

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Sample Sentences for 肯定

This sort of structure is called a double negative, but in effect it shows affirmation.
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He made a positive answer.
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He gave a positive answer to my question.
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The answer was yes.
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Tom neither confirmed nor denied the rumors.
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