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  4. 許されない

許されない

yurusarenai
unforgivable

その行為は許されない

That behavior is unforgivable.


formalinformal

Something that cannot be forgiven; unforgivable.

彼は許されない罪を犯した

He committed an unforgivable crime.

許されない行為に対する罰則がある

There are penalties for unforgivable acts.

Often used to describe serious moral or ethical violations.

Collocations

許されない罪unforgivable crime許されない行為unforgivable act

Synonyms

許されない許しがたい許容できない

Antonyms

許される許容される許されるべき

Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Use

While '許されない' is neutral, it can sound harsh in informal contexts. Use '許しがたい' for a slightly softer tone.

Word Origin

Derived from the verb 許す (yurusu, to forgive) in its negative form.

Usage Notes

This phrase is often used in serious or formal contexts to emphasize the severity of an action or situation.

Word Breakdown

許す
to forgive
root
+
ない
not
suffix
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