Japanese Conversation · Level 44
90 words
Japanese word
許す
Pronunciation
Romajiyurusu
Meaning
- verballow
Example
先生は学生が質問するのを許します。sen sei wa gaku sei ga shitsu mon su ru no o yuru shi ma su
The teacher allows the students to ask questions.
More examples
お母さんは私が友達と遊ぶのを許します。o haha sa n wa watashi ga tomo dachi to aso bu no o yuru shi ma su
Mom allows me to play with my friends.
先生は授業中に辞書を使うことを許しません。sen sei wa ju gyō chū ni ji sho o tsuka u ko to o yuru shi ma se n
The teacher does not allow students to use dictionaries during class.
Core concept
It marks a restriction as lifted so that a person or action can proceed.
Common phrases
例外を許すrei gai o yuru su
allow an exception
自由を許すji yū o yuru su
allow freedom
Similar words
許可するkyokasuru: To officially give permission for an action.
認めるmitomeru: To accept an action or request as permitted.
Definition in Japanese
人や物事が何かをすることを認め、妨げない。hito ya mono goto ga nan ka o su ru ko to o mito me samata ge na i
Word origin
許す (yurusu, "to allow") is a native Japanese verb related to ゆるい (yurui, "loose"), linking permission with the release of a restriction.
Usage tips
- 許す (yurusu) can also mean forgive, so context shows whether it refers to granting permission or letting go of blame.