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許可
kyoka
Description
「許可」は、何かをしてもいいと認めることです。
"許可" means to allow or approve doing something.
学校や会社など、少しかたい場面でよく使います。
It is often used in somewhat formal settings like schools or companies.
Meanings
許可kyoka
permission; approval to do something
先生の許可をもらいました。
I got permission from the teacher.
許可するkyoka suru
to permit; to allow; to approve
駐車を許可する場所です。
This is a place where parking is allowed.
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Notes
- Etymology
許 (permit) + 可 (approve); both characters mean to allow.
- Nuance
More formal than 許す; common in official or written contexts.
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