許可

• Reading: きょか
• Romaji: kyoka
• Kanji breakdown: 許 (kyo) — to permit, to allow; 可 (ka) — acceptable, possible
• Pronunciation: /kʲo.ka/

Meaning

Permission; approval; authorization. Official consent or license to do something.

A noun and suru-verb used in both everyday and formal contexts. 許可 implies official or authoritative permission, often from an organization or government. Key collocations include 許可を取る (to get permission), 許可する (to authorize), and 許可証 (permit or license). It is more formal than 許し (forgiveness or permission in a personal sense).

Examples

1. 工事を始める前に市の許可が必要だ。 You need the city's permission before starting construction.
2. 先生に教室を使う許可をもらった。 I got permission from the teacher to use the classroom.
3. 駐車の許可を申請したが、まだ返事がない。 I applied for a parking permit, but I haven't gotten a response yet.

Usage Guide

Context: daily life, workplace, government

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 許 (to permit, to allow) and 可 (acceptable, possible). Together they mean to permit or find acceptable.

Cultural Context

Era: Ancient

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal