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許可
kyoka
permission
このイベントには許可が必要です。
You need permission for this event.
formal
Permission or approval granted by an authority.
警察からの許可を得る必要があります。
We need to obtain permission from the police.
Commonly used in legal, administrative, or workplace contexts.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Formal vs. Informal Usage
許可 is more formal and often used in writing or official contexts. In casual speech, you might say 許して (yurushite) or 許可して (kyoka shite) instead.
Gold Rule
Legal Context
In legal or administrative contexts, 許可 is often used to refer to official permission granted by an authority.
Word Origin
From the verb 許す (yurusu, 'to permit') + 授 (sho, 'to grant').
Usage Notes
Often used in formal contexts such as legal documents or official requests. In casual speech, 許可 is less common than 許す (to permit) or 許可する (to approve).
Word Breakdown
許
to permit
root可
possible
root和英辞典