Meaning

Primary

Amnesty

Alternative

Pardon

Word Type

noun

Explanation

Pardon someone out of the kindness in your heart and you'll have granted them amnesty. How kind of you.

Reading

おんしゃ
  • 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

大統領は、七面鳥に恩赦を与えた。

The president granted amnesty to the turkey.

Kanji Composition