許
許·permit, forgive
- On-yomi
- キョ
- Kun-yomi
- ゆるす
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 許す | ゆるす | to forgive, to allow |
| 許可 | きょか | permission |
| 免許 | めんきょ | licence |
| 特許 | とっきょ | patent |
Example sentences
今度だけは許してあげます。
こんどだけはゆるしてあげます。
I'll forgive you just this once.
ここで写真を撮るには許可がいります。
ここでしゃしんをとるにはきょかがいります。
You need permission to take photos here.
去年、車の免許を取りました。
きょねん、くるまのめんきょをとりました。
I got my driver's licence last year.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
Common mistakes
- Reading 免許 as *めんきょか — the word ends at めんきょ
- Reading 特許 as *とくきょ; it is とっきょ
Memory aid
Picture it
Words (言) spoken at noon (午) that give you the go-ahead — permission granted out loud.
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