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許

許 — permit, approve

Learn the correct stroke order for 許 (permit), a 11-stroke kanji.

JLPT N3Grade 511 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 11
On'yomi (音読み)キョkyo
Kun'yomi (訓読み)ゆる.すyurusu、もとmoto
Strokes11
Radical言
Frequency#720
Meaningspermit, approve

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

許しゆるしpardon; forgiveness; exemptionnoun
許すゆるすto permit; to allow; to approveverb
許可きょかpermission; approval; authorizationnoun
許諾きょだくconsent; assent; approvalnoun
許容きょようpermission; allowance; acceptancenoun
特許とっきょpatentnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 許 (permit) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N3 level. It has 11 strokes with radical 言.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 許 is #720, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

許しゆるし — pardon; forgiveness; exemption
許すゆるす — to permit; to allow; to approve
許可きょか — permission; approval; authorization

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (言)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 許 have?

The kanji 許 (permit) has 11 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 許?

許 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 許 mean?

許 means: permit, approve. On'yomi readings: キョ. Kun'yomi readings: ゆる.す, もと.

What JLPT level is 許?

許 is a JLPT N3 kanji. This is an intermediate kanji.