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許す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 許す

許す
ゆるす
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

Kanji in this Word

許
11 strokes
Frequency: 720
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
赦
11 strokes
Frequency: 1868
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

pardon
forgiveness

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ゆる.す
聴
17 strokes
Frequency: 781
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

listen
headstrong
naughty
careful inquiry

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チョウ
テイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き.く
ゆる.す
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
きく
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