Word details
許す
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 許す.
Dictionary
Entry
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
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
許
permit, approve
11 strokesFrequency 720JLPT N2Grade 5
On
キョ
Kun
ゆる.すもと
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