CEFR B1

forgive

Translation

許す / 許してあげる / 許す気になる

Meaning

To forgive someone means to decide to stop feeling angry about something they did wrong. It is an emotional decision — you let go of the hurt. 'I forgive you' means you no longer hold a grudge.

Examples

  • 私を許してくれますか?
    Can you forgive me?
  • 彼女は彼の嘘を許すことができなかった。
    She couldn't forgive him for lying.