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許されること
yurusareru koto
being forgiven
彼は許されることができた。
He was able to be forgiven.
general
The state of being forgiven or pardoned for a mistake or wrongdoing.
許されることができるかどうかは、相手の心次第だ。
Whether one can be forgiven depends on the other person's feelings.
許されることのない罪もある。
There are sins that cannot be forgiven.
This phrase is commonly used to discuss forgiveness in personal or social contexts.
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Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
許されること is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts. For more formal situations, 赦されること (shusha suru koto) may be used.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The meaning of 許されること can vary slightly depending on the context. In legal contexts, it may refer to pardons or clemency, while in personal contexts, it refers to interpersonal forgiveness.
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 許す (yurusu, 'to forgive') with the nominalizer こと (koto).
Usage Notes
This phrase is often used in discussions about forgiveness, reconciliation, or moral judgment. It can refer to both literal forgiveness (e.g., legal pardons) and figurative forgiveness (e.g., interpersonal relationships).
Word Breakdown
許される
to be forgiven
verb phraseこと
thing, matter
noun suffix和英辞典