Meaning

Primary

Pardon

Alternatives

Forgiveness, Mercy, Leniency

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Form a pardon with your mouth and actually pardon someone. Show your forgiveness with the words "I'm sorry."

Reading

ようしゃ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

罪人は容赦なく罰せられなくてはならない。

The criminal must be punished without mercy!

Kanji Composition