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JLPT N117画 · 17 strokesradical 人freq #854

reparation, make up for, recompense, redeem

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ショウ

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • つぐな.う

Mnemonic

A person repents for their mistakes by making reparations, embodying the kanji of reparation with the human element shaped within it.

About this kanji

The kanji 償, pronounced as "しょう" in its on'yomi and "つぐな.う" in its kun'yomi, primarily means to make up for or provide reparation. It is often used in noun form related to compensation or repayment. Common compounds include 償還 (しょうかん), meaning repayment, and 賠償 (ばいしょう), which translates to compensation, especially in contexts of liability. Another important term is 無償 (むしょう), meaning without compensation. You'll come across 償い (つぐない) as well, which emphasizes the concept of recompense or atonement. A notable usage point is that 償 often relates to correcting a wrong or making amends, reflecting a sense of responsibility.

Example sentences

  • 彼は過ちを償うために努力している。

    He is working hard to atone for his mistakes.

Meanings across languages

English
reparation, make up for, recompense, redeem
Tiếng Việt
đền bù, bù đắp, bồi thường, chuộc lại
日本語
償い, 埋め合わせる, 報いる, 贖う
한국어
보상, 만회하다, 보답하다, 구속하다
中文
赔偿, 弥补, 补偿, 赎回
id
ganti rugi
th
การชดใช้
es
reparación
fr
réparation
de
Entschädigung
pt
indenização

Common compounds

  • 償還しょうかんrepayment, redemption, amortization
  • 賠償ばいしょうcompensation, reparations, indemnity
  • 補償ほしょうcompensation, reparation
  • 無償むしょうwithout compensation, without reward, without pay
  • 償いつぐないrecompense, indemnity, atonement
  • 償うつぐなうto make up for, to compensate for, to indemnify
  • 償却しょうきゃくrepayment, redemption, depreciation
  • 代償だいしょうcompensation, reparation, indemnification

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