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verb[T]
to permit or allow someone to do something; to authorize
yurusu
Pronunciation
Etymology
A native Japanese verb, historically connected with the idea of loosening or releasing restraint, hence permitting or forgiving.
Examples
母は夜遅く出かけることを許さなかった。
haha wa yoru osoku dekakeru koto o yurusanakatta
My mother did not allow me to go out late at night.
ここでは写真を撮ることが許されています。
koko de wa shashin o toru koto ga yurusarete imasu
Taking photographs is permitted here.
Character Breakdown
許
yuru
permit; allow; forgive
す
su
hiragana syllable forming part of the verb ending
Collocations
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