許
permit · approve
Details
Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of words and noon. Permitting with words.
Symbolism
Permission, tolerance, approve. Represents accepting.
Component Breakdown
speech + 午
Words & Expressions
Words written with 許
Four-Character Compounds
免許皆伝
めんきょかいでん
possessing full mastery of an art (e.g. Judo); initiation into the secrets (e.g. of an art); full mastership
Proverbs & Idioms
許すは人の度量
ゆるすはひとのどりょう
Forgiveness measures a person's capacity
The ability to forgive shows one's character
Anime & Manga
カッコウの許嫁
A Couple of Cuckoos
A well-known work with 許 in its Japanese title.
久保さんは僕を許さない
Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible
A well-known work with 許 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“permit”
“approve”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 許 mean in Japanese?
許 means permit, approve.
How do you read 許?
On'yomi: キョ (KYO). Kun'yomi: ゆる.す、もと (yurusu, moto).
How many strokes does 許 have?
許 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 言 (speech).
Is 許 a good kanji for a tattoo?
許 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means permit, approve. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.