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allow in Japanese

allow in Japanese is 許す, 許可, 容認 — allow means to give permission for something to happen.

allow in Japanese

許す
verb
Pronounced: yurusu
(transitive, catenative) To permit, to give permission to.
許可
verb
Pronounced: kyoka
(transitive, catenative) To permit, to give permission to.
許す
verb
Pronounced: yurusu
To not bar or obstruct.
許す
verb
Pronounced: yurusu
容認
verb
Pronounced: yōnin
許可
verb
Pronounced: kyoka
認める
verb
Pronounced: mitomeru

What does "allow" mean?

  1. verb To give permission for something to happen.
    "Our landlord does not allow dogs in the building."
  2. verb To make something possible.
    "The new bridge allows traffic to flow much faster."
  3. verb To set aside time, money, or another resource for something.
    "Please allow two weeks for your parcel to arrive."
  4. verb To admit or acknowledge something as true, often reluctantly.
    "I allow that the plan is risky, but I still like it."
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allow in a sentence

  • Our landlord does not allow dogs in the building.
  • The teacher allowed the students to leave early.
  • The new bridge allows traffic to flow much faster.
  • Good software allows you to finish the work in half the time.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "allow" in Japanese?
"allow" in Japanese is 許す, 許可, 容認. allow means: To give permission for something to happen.
How do you pronounce 許す?
"allow" in Japanese is 許す, pronounced "yurusu".
How do you use "allow" in a sentence?
Example: "Our landlord does not allow dogs in the building." In Japanese, "allow" is 許す, 許可, 容認.
Are there other ways to say "allow" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "allow": 許す, 許可, 容認, 認める.
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