Quick answer
許 is the kanji for "Permit". It is a JLPT N3 kanji. The main reading is ゆる.す (yurusu). Stroke-order practice is available below.
Meaning
Permit
Also : Approve
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
11 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 許 represents 'PERMIT'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of permit.
On-reading: きょ — remember this sound by associating it with permit. Kun-reading: ゆる.す.
Example Sentences
許可をもらいました。
きょかをもらいました。
I got permission.
間違いを許してください。
まちがいをゆるしてください。
Please forgive the mistake.
Vocabulary using 許
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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