1.
can't accept; not convinced; unsatisfied
To feel unable to accept or agree with a decision, explanation, or situation. Expresses dissatisfaction based on reason — one finds something logically or emotionally unacceptable.
この結果には納得がいかない。
I can't accept this result.
説明を聞いても納得がいかなかった。
Even after hearing the explanation, I wasn't convinced.
自分だけ残業させられるのは納得がいかないので、上司に相談した。
I couldn't accept being the only one made to work overtime, so I talked to my boss about it.
Composed of 納得 (understanding, acceptance) + がいかない (doesn't come/work). A very common expression for voicing dissatisfaction or disagreement, especially when one feels something is unfair or unreasonable.
VARIANTS:
- 納得がいく — the affirmative form: to be convinced, to find acceptable
- 納得いかない — shortened form without が, common in casual speech
- 納得できない — similar meaning using できる
COMMON PATTERNS:
- ～には納得がいかない — can't accept (something specific)
- どうしても納得がいかない — absolutely can't accept it
- 納得のいく説明 — a convincing explanation
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 不満 — dissatisfaction; a state/feeling, while 納得がいかない is about rational disagreement
- 腑に落ちない — something doesn't sit right; more about intuitive unease
- 承知できない — cannot agree; more formal