Japanese

許可

きょか
Meaning: permission; authorization; approval
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

許
可

Example sentences

I received permission from my parents to study abroad.
許可なく銃器を所持することは禁じられている。
Possessing firearms without permission is prohibited.
許可なく、個人情報を第三者に漏らしてはいけません。
You must not disclose personal information to a third party without permission.
入院中の患者が週末に外泊の許可を得た。
The hospitalized patient received permission for an overnight stay on the weekend.
許可なく他人の土地に入ることは不法侵入になります。
Entering someone else's land without permission constitutes illegal trespassing.
猟銃を所持するには許可が必要だ。
A permit is required to possess a hunting gun.
許可なくこの部屋に入ってはいけません。
You must not enter this room without permission.
彼は留学の許可を求めて、両親に悃願した。
He implored his parents for permission to study abroad.

Usage Notes

Used when someone in authority allows an action. In a legal context, it refers to the removal of a general prohibition.

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