JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
許 — permit
- Reading
- キョ・ゆる.す・もと
- Meaning
- permit; approve
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
許 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is キョ・ゆる.す・もと and it means permit; approve. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
許 appears in everyday japanese words such as 特許 (special permission), 許容 (permission) and 免許 (license).
Japanese words containing 許
Frequently asked questions
What does 許 mean in Japanese?
許 means permit; approve in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 許 read?
許 is read キョ・ゆる.す・もと. Reading it inside real words — 特許 and 許容 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 許 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 許 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 許 in a word?
A common word containing 許 is 特許 (とっきょ) — "special permission". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 許 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 許 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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