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JLPT N111画 · 11 strokesradical 言grade 5freq #720

permit, approve

On'yomi (音読み)

  • キョ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • ゆる.す
  • もと

Mnemonic

When giving permission, say the word with your mouth, allowing the sound of approval to flow freely like a gentle stream.

About this kanji

The kanji 「許」 primarily means to permit or approve something. It often functions as a verb, especially in the compound 許す (ゆるす), which means to allow or forgive. It can also appear in nouns like 許可 (きょか), meaning permission, and 免許 (めんきょ), which means license. Another interesting compound is 特許 (とっきょ), referring to a patent, highlighting its use in legal and formal contexts. A quick usage note is that while 許す has a general meaning of allowing, it can also convey a sense of forgiveness, emphasizing the importance of context when using this kanji.

Example sentences

  • 親に許可をもらう必要がある。

    I need to get permission from my parents.

Meanings across languages

English
permit, approve
Tiếng Việt
cho phép, phê duyệt
日本語
許可する, 承認
한국어
허가하다, 승인하다
中文
允许, 批准
id
mengizinkan
th
อนุญาต
es
permitir
fr
permettre
de
genehmigen
pt
permitir

Common compounds

  • 許すゆるすto permit, to allow, to approve
  • 許可きょかpermission, approval, authorization
  • 特許とっきょpatent, special permission, license
  • 免許めんきょlicense, licence, permission
  • 許しゆるしpardon, forgiveness, exemption
  • 許諾きょだくconsent, assent, approval
  • 許容きょようpermission, allowance, acceptance
  • 免許証めんきょしょうlicence, license, permit

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