How to say "comply" in Japanese

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  • 体するたいする
    suru verb (irregular), transitive verbCovers complying in the sense of keeping what one has been told in mind and doing it — learning and obeying. A less common choice; typical contexts involve following teachings or instructions one has received.
  • 承るうけたまわるJLPT N2approx.Common
    godan verb, transitive verbCovers complying in the sense of accepting and undertaking an order or request — a deferential word for receiving what someone asks of you. Typical in service and business settings, as when taking a reservation.
    ご用ようは承うけたまわっておりますか。↗
    Is anybody waiting on you?

Use 「承る」 when complying means accepting and undertaking an order or request, especially in service or business dealings; use 「体する」 for internalizing instructions and acting in accordance with them, though it is the less common choice.

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Japanese equivalents
  • 体するたいするto keep in mind and do as one has been told
  • 入れるいれるto accept
  • 承るうけたまわるto receive (order)
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