Vocabulary

What does 許す (ゆるす, yurusu) mean?

許す (ゆるす, yurusu) means to allow, to permit; to forgive.

Quick facts
Readingゆるす
Romajiyurusu
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
ゆるす
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonyurusu

to allow, to permit; to forgive

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to permit; to allow; to approve
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to forgive; to pardon; to excuse
  3. 3godan verb · transitive to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to release
  4. 4godan verb · transitive to acknowledge; to admit
  5. 5godan verb · transitive to trust; to confide in; to let one's guard down

Example sentences

  • My mother forgave my mistake.

  • Taking photos here is not allowed.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

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