N3481/1669
許す
godan verbgodan verb (archaic)verb (generic)transitive verb
Reading
ゆるす
Meanings
- to permit, to allow, to approve, to consent to
- to forgive, to pardon, to excuse, to tolerate
- to exempt (someone) from, to remit, to release, to let off
- to acknowledge, to admit
- to trust, to confide in, to let one's guard down
- to give up (points in a game, distance in a race, etc.), to yield
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Example sentences
彼を許してください。
Please forgive him.
先生は遅刻を許さなかった。
The teacher did not tolerate tardiness.
彼女はなかなか私を許してくれなかった。
She wouldn't forgive me easily.
状況が許すなら、もう一度チャンスをください。
If the situation allows, please give me one more chance.
彼は油断を許さない厳しい監督として知られている。
He is known as a strict coach who does not allow carelessness.
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