Meaning of 償い in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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償い
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Kana Readingつぐない
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Romajitsugunai
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- recompense; indemnity; atonement
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Example Sentences
償い, つぐない used in context
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I'll have to make amends to them for my mistake.
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He will make amends for the damage.
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He made amends for his mistakes.
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He made up for the sins of his brother.
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私たちがおかけしたご苦労に対してどうしたら償いができるでしょう。
How can we make it up to you for all that you have suffered because of us?
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I promise you every possible compensation.
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