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許容される
kyoyou sareru
to be tolerated or accepted
この行為は社会で許容されるべきではない。
This behavior should not be tolerated in society.
formal
to be tolerated or accepted, often in a social, legal, or ethical context
このような行為は法律で許容されていない。
Such behavior is not tolerated by law.
彼の意見は多くの人々に許容される。
His opinion is accepted by many people.
This term is often used in discussions about social norms, legal standards, or ethical boundaries.
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Formal Usage
This term is often used in formal or serious contexts, such as discussions about legal standards, social norms, or ethical principles.
Gold Rule
Context Matters
The meaning of '許容される' can vary depending on the context. In legal contexts, it often means 'to be tolerated by law,' while in social contexts, it can mean 'to be accepted by society.'
Word Origin
Derived from the verb 許容する (kyoyou suru), which combines 許 (kyo, meaning 'to permit') and 容 (you, meaning 'to contain' or 'to accept').
Usage Notes
This term is often used in formal or serious contexts, such as discussions about legal standards, social norms, or ethical principles. It can also be used in more general contexts to describe acceptance or tolerance of ideas, behaviors, or situations.
Word Breakdown
許
to permit
root容
to contain or accept
rootされる
passive form
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