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JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

permit
approve

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ゆる.す
もと

Common Words

ばっかり
許り
Usually kana
Freq #173
1

Particle

only; merely; nothing but; no more than

Examples
5000円ばかりもっている。
I have about 5,000 yen.
2

Particle

approximately; about

Examples
あなたの妹はいつも自分の夫のことで文句ばかり言っている。
That sister of yours is always complaining of her husband.
3

Particle; After the -ta form of a verb

just (finished, etc.)

Examples
「君はそれを終えたか」「とんでもない、始めたばかりだ」
"Have you finished it?" "On the contrary, I've just begun."
4

Particle; After an attributive form or auxiliary verb ぬ(ん), also often …とばかり(に)

as if to; (as though) about to; going to; on the point of; at any minute

5

Particle; Often …とばかり(に)

indicates emphasis

6

Particle

always; constantly

Godan verb
Transitive
Freq #290
1

Occ. written as 聴す

to permit; to allow; to approve; to consent to

Examples
DNAのサンプルを貯える事は許されるべきではない。
It shouldn't be permitted to store samples of DNA.
2

Also written as 赦す

to forgive; to pardon; to excuse; to tolerate

Examples
あなたが後悔しているのなら許してあげよう。
As you are sorry, I'll forgive you.
3

Also written as 赦す

to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to release; to let off

4

to acknowledge; to admit

5

to trust; to confide in; to let one's guard down

6

to give up (points in a game, distance in a race, etc.); to yield

Noun
Freq #1204
1

Oft. as ...の下に or ...の下で

under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.)

Examples
法のもとではすべての人は平等だ。
All men are equal under the law.
2

under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath

3

As ...の下に

with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); in (e.g. the name of ...)

4

Usu. written as 元

(someone's) side; (someone's) location

ょか
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #1734
1

permission; approval; authorization; license

Examples
ここでの喫煙は許可されていません。
Smoking is not permitted here.
足下
しも
足許
Freq #2193
1

Common noun; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

at one's feet; underfoot; one's step (as in "watch your step")

Examples
飲み過ぎて、なんか足元がフラフラする。
I drank too much and the ground seemed to spin under my feet.
2

Common noun

gait; pace; step

3

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

most recent; current

口もと
口許
ちもと
Noun
Freq #3070
1

mouth; lips

Examples
その女の子は小さな愛らしい口元をしている。
The girl has a sweet, small mouth.
2

shape of the mouth

3

near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance

手許
手もと
もと
Freq #3343
1

Adverb (fukushi)

at hand; on hand; nearby; close at hand

Examples
私はいつも辞典を3冊手元に置いています。
I always keep three dictionaries at hand.
2

Common noun

way of moving one's arms; skill

3

Common noun

money at hand; pocket money

4

Common noun

grip; handle

胸もと
なもと
胸許
Noun
Freq #3512
1

breast; chest

2

pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium

幾許
ゃっかん (若干)
そこばく
くばく
そこば (若干)
Freq #3536
1

Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

some; few; a number of; a little (bit)

Examples
公園のつつじの世話をする庭師が若干名いる。
Several gardeners look after the azaleas in the park.
2

Common noun; Adverb (fukushi)

somewhat; to a certain extent

3

そこばく/そくばく/そこば only; Archaic; Nouns which may take the genitive case particle 'no'; Adverb (fukushi); Common noun

many; a lot

みもと
耳許
Noun
Freq #3625
1

Usu. 耳元で

close to the ear

Examples
彼は私の耳元でその答えを囁いた。
He whispered the answer in my ear.
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