Nihongo Master Nihongo Master
Pricing Dictionary Blog

Meaning of 贖う(あがなう) in Japanese

Japanese word definition and usage

贖う, 購う
Kana Reading
あがなう
Romaji
aganau
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Godan verb with `u` ending, transitive verb
    Meaning
    to compensate; to make up for

Verb Conjugations

Common conjugated forms

Non-Past

Plain
贖う
Plain Polite
贖います
Negative
贖わない
Negative Polite
贖いません

Past

Plain
贖った
Plain Polite
贖いました
Negative
贖わなかった
Negative Polite
贖いませんでした

Te

Plain
贖って
Plain Polite
贖いまして
Negative
--
Negative Polite
--

Passive

Plain
贖われる
Plain Polite
贖われます
Negative
贖われない
Negative Polite
贖われません

Related Study Lists

Study lists that include this entry

Related Kanji

Kanji found in this word

JLPT 1

subscription, buy

On: コウ

17 strokes

Learn more

redeem

On: ショク

Kun: あがな.う

22 strokes

Learn more

Go beyond looking it up

Turn every word you look up into a word you actually know

You found the word. Now make it stick. Nihongo Master connects the dictionary directly to your personal study system so one click is all it takes.

  • Save to personal study lists
  • Drill with spaced repetition until it sticks
  • Print handwriting practice sheets
  • Test yourself with skill quizzes
  • Track progress across every word you study
Start Free 7-Day Trial

No credit card required. Cancel anytime.