# 許 — permit; allow

許 means “permit; allow”. It is a JLPT N2 kanji written with 11 strokes. On'yomi: キョ (kyo). Kun'yomi: ゆる(す) (yurusu). You'll see it in words such as 許す (yurusu, “to permit; to allow”).

- Meaning: permit; allow
- On'yomi: キョ (kyo)
- Kun'yomi: ゆる(す) (yurusu)
- Strokes: 11
- Level: JLPT N2 · set Law & order 1

## How to remember 許

Parts: 言 say; words · 午 noon

## Words with 許

| Word | Reading | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 許す | ゆるす (yurusu) | to permit; to allow |
| 許し | ゆるし (yurushi) | pardon; forgiveness |

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