Apologize in Japanese
"apologize" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
詫びる
wabiru
詫not in this dictionary+びnot in this dictionary+るnot in this dictionary
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "apologize". The most common choice is shown first.
Which one to use
謝 is to apologize, and also to thank — 感謝 is gratitude. The same character does both because both acknowledge a debt. 断 is to decline, which Japanese treats as an apology of its own (お断り).
謝View details →
Top pick
apologize, thank, refuse
Reading: sha
17 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of words and shoot. Shooting words to apologize.
What it carries
Gratitude, apology, thank. Represents thanks and apology.
Related kanji for "apologize"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for apologize?
The most common kanji for "apologize" is 謝, read as sha. It means apologize, thank, refuse. Related kanji: 断 (apologize).
How many strokes does 謝 have?
謝 has 17 strokes.