NichiDict

許す

N3
ゆるす
赦す聴す
[yurusu]
Illustration for 許す

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to permit; to allow; to approve; to consent to

2.GodanTransitive

to forgive; to pardon; to excuse; to tolerate

3.GodanTransitive

to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to release; to let off

4.GodanTransitive

to acknowledge; to admit

5.GodanTransitive

to trust; to confide in; to let one's guard down

6.GodanTransitive

to give up (points in a game, distance in a race, etc.); to yield

Examples

先生が教室での飲食を許した

The teacher permitted eating and drinking in the classroom.

彼女は彼の過ちを許すことにしました。

She decided to forgive his mistake.

状況が許すなら来月にもう一度旅行に行きたいと思う。

If circumstances allow, I'd like to take another trip next month.