How to Say ‘I'll forgive you then.’ in Japanese
それなら許します。
sore nara yurushi masu
[so-reh nah-rah yoo-roo-shee mahss]
🇯🇵 In Japan: This is playful mock power-balance talk, not something you'd usually say seriously to a stranger. It works when both people are already joking and nobody feels talked down to.
Phrase Breakdown
それなら
sore nara
if that’s the case; then
Used to respond to a condition or explanation and mean “in that case.”
それなら大丈夫です。
If that's the case, it's fine.
Words in this phrase
それ
sore
[so-reh]
that; then that
Points to the condition just mentioned, like 'if that's the case.'
それなら許しますと言いました。
I said, 'In that case, I forgive you.'
なら
nara
[nah-rah]
if so; then
Shows a light conclusion based on what the other person said.
おごってくれるなら、それなら許します。
If you're treating me, then I'll forgive you.
許します
yurushi masu
I forgive; I allow; I permit
Polite form of 許す, meaning to forgive or give permission depending on context.
今回は許します。
I'll forgive you this time.
Words in this phrase
許し
yurushi
[yoo-roo-shee]
forgive; allow
From 許す; often playful here, not necessarily serious forgiveness.
冗談が上手ならそれなら許します。
If your jokes are good, then I'll forgive you.
ます
masu
[mahss]
polite verb ending
Adds politeness and a slightly flirtatious soft tone.
笑顔ならそれなら許します。
If it's with a smile, then I'll forgive you.
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