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What is the Kanji for 'Permit' and 'Allow'? | 許

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Permit' and 'Allow', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Permit' and 'Allow' is 許.

    kanji

    許

    Meaning

    Permit, Allow

    Reading

    kunyomiゆる

    yuru

    onyomiきょ

    kyo

    Parts

    訁Say (言)午Noon

    Example Word

    許す: permit or forgive. The Japanese verb '許す (ゆるす)' has two primary meanings. The first is 'to forgive,' which refers to ceasing to feel resentment or anger toward someone for an offense or mistake. For example: I forgive you「あなたを許す」(あなたをゆるす). The second meaning is 'to permit' or 'to allow,' which refers to giving someone permission to do something. For example: The teacher permitted the students to leave early「先生は生徒たちに早く帰ることを許した」(せんせいはせいとたちにはやくかえることをゆるした). The verb can also imply tolerating or overlooking something, depending on the context. It is commonly used in both formal and informal settings.

    Radical

    言

    Stroke Count

    11

    JLPT

    N3

    Grade

    5

    Frequency

    499

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 許

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    radical

    訁

    Meaning

    Say

    kanji

    午

    Meaning

    Noon

Words Using 許

This kanji is used in 5 words:

    word

    特許

    Meaning

    Patent

    word

    免許証

    Meaning

    License

    word

    許す

    Meaning

    Permit, Forgive

    word

    免許

    Meaning

    License

    word

    許可

    Meaning

    Permission

Kanji Related to 許 Through the Part 訁

These 46 kanji contain the part 訁 as well.

    kanji

    識

    Meaning

    Knowledge, Discernment

    kanji

    諾

    Meaning

    Consent, Agreement

    kanji

    詞

    Meaning

    Poetry, Words

    kanji

    請

    Meaning

    Request

    kanji

    設

    Meaning

    Set up, Establish

    kanji

    詣

    Meaning

    Visit a shrine

    kanji

    誠

    Meaning

    Sincerity

    kanji

    謹

    Meaning

    Discreet, Respectfully

    kanji

    諧

    Meaning

    Harmony

    kanji

    謝

    Meaning

    Apologize

    kanji

    詔

    Meaning

    Imperial edict

    kanji

    訓

    Meaning

    Instruction

    kanji

    諮

    Meaning

    Consult

    kanji

    訴

    Meaning

    Sue, Appeal

    kanji

    謎

    Meaning

    Riddle

    kanji

    詐

    Meaning

    Lie, Swindle

    kanji

    説

    Meaning

    Theory, Explanation

    kanji

    謀

    Meaning

    Plot, Conspire

    kanji

    討

    Meaning

    Chastise

    kanji

    詩

    Meaning

    Poetry

    kanji

    課

    Meaning

    Section, Lesson

    kanji

    諸

    Meaning

    Many, Various

    kanji

    詮

    Meaning

    Elucidate

    kanji

    訃

    Meaning

    Obituary

    kanji

    詰

    Meaning

    Stuff, Packed

    kanji

    証

    Meaning

    Evidence

    kanji

    試

    Meaning

    Try, Attempt

    kanji

    誇

    Meaning

    Boast

    kanji

    誤

    Meaning

    Mistake

    kanji

    譲

    Meaning

    Hand over, Defer

    kanji

    誕

    Meaning

    Birth

    kanji

    講

    Meaning

    Lecture

    kanji

    詠

    Meaning

    Recitation, Recite poetry

    kanji

    診

    Meaning

    Examine a patient, Diagnose

    kanji

    譜

    Meaning

    Musical score, Systematic record

    kanji

    議

    Meaning

    Deliberation

    kanji

    謙

    Meaning

    Humble, Modesty

    kanji

    詳

    Meaning

    Detailed

    kanji

    談

    Meaning

    Discuss

    kanji

    獄

    Meaning

    Prison, Litigation

    kanji

    謁

    Meaning

    Audience with the, Audience

    kanji

    該

    Meaning

    Correspond to

    kanji

    護

    Meaning

    Protect, Defend

    kanji

    託

    Meaning

    Entrust, Consign

    kanji

    訟

    Meaning

    Sue, Litigate

    kanji

    誌

    Meaning

    Magazine, Document

Learn the Kanji 許

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What does 許 mean?

許 means 'Permit' and 'Allow'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Fifth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N3 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.