勘弁

かんべん
Alternative writings: 勘辨
JLPT:N1
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1Pardon or indulgence; also used to plead to be excused or spared (e.g., 'please spare me' or 'forgive me').

NounGroup 3 VerbTransitive Verb

Examples

もう十分働いたから、今日は勘弁してください。

I've worked enough already, so please let me rest today.

そんなひどい扱いは勘弁できない。

I cannot tolerate such terrible treatment.

冗談はほどほどにしてくれ、勘弁してくれよ。

Cut the jokes out, please—I'm begging you.

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