English–Japanese

“permission” in Japanese

Japanese

Also許し (yurushi)

Pronunciation

Romajikyoka

Example

親の許可をもらいました。oya no kyo ka o mo ra i ma shi ta

I got my parents' permission.

Illustration for 許可 (permission)

How to say “permission” in Japanese

“Permission” in Japanese is 許可 (kyoka).

Describes the recognized right or consent that allows someone to do something.

Full entry for 許可: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 許可

写真を撮るには店員の許可が必要です。sha shin o to ru ni wa ten in no kyo ka ga hitsu yō de su

Permission from the staff is required to take pictures.

Tips for using 許可

  • In everyday conversation, 許可 (kyoka) sounds more formal than a simple phrase meaning "Is it okay?" when asking whether an action is allowed.

Other Japanese words for “permission”

母の許しを得て、出かけます。haha no yuru shi o e te de ka ke ma su

I go out with my mother's permission.

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