許: the kanji for permit; allow
許 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means permit; allow. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
許 is written in 11 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
許 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
キョ (kyo)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 許可きょか · kyoka | permission |
ゆるす (yurusu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 許すゆるす · yurusu | to allow; to forgive |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 外出の許可をもらいました。Gaishutsu no kyoka o moraimashita.I got permission to go out.
- 彼の失礼な態度を許せなかった。Kare no shitsurei na taido o yurusenakatta.I couldn't forgive his rude attitude.
- 建設の許可を申請した。Kensetsu no kyoka o shinsei shita.I applied for construction permission.
- 彼女は自分のミスを許した。Kanojo wa jibun no misu o yurushita.She forgave her own mistake.
- 撮影の許可を得てから写真を撮った。Satsuei no kyoka o ete kara shashin o totta.I took the photo after getting permission to film.
Questions about 許
How many strokes does 許 have?
許 is written in 11 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 許?
The on readings are kyo (キョ). The kun readings are yurusu (ゆるす).
What JLPT level is 許?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Rules and society
Executive Japanese by CCN is one-on-one online Japanese for managers and directors doing business in Japan.
Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 許
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.