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On'yomi
ショウ
SHOU
Kun'yomi
つぐな.う
tsugunau

reparation · make up for · recompense · redeem

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Strokes17
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Radicalperson(2)

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Component Breakdown

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person + 賞

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of person and prize. Person compensating with prize.

Symbolism

Compensation, reparation, repayment. Represents compensating.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

償いの気持ち

つぐないのきもち

A feeling of atonement

The desire to apologize and make amends