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許
Permit, Allow
ゆるす (yurusu)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
許 is commonly seen in words like 許可 (permission), 特許 (patent), and 許す (to forgive), all connected to allowing or approving something.
Memory Trick
Imagine a strict teacher finally saying, 'Okay, you're allowed.' That moment of permission helps you remember 許 — to permit or allow.
Readings
Onyomi: キョ (kyo)
Kunyomi: ゆるす (yurusu)
Example Words
許す
ゆるす (yurusu)
To forgive, allow
許可
きょか (kyoka)
Permission
特許
とっきょ (tokkyo)
Patent
免許
めんきょ (menkyo)
License
Example Sentence
先生は外出を許しました。
せんせい は がいしゅつ を ゆるしました。
sensei wa gaishutsu o yurushimashita
The teacher gave permission to go out.