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赦
On'yomi
シャ
SHA
Kun'yomi
ゆる.す
yurusu
pardon · forgiveness
Details
Strokes11
Frequency#1868
Radical赤red(7)
Stroke Order
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Strokes11
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of red and strike. Forgiving by dyeing red.
Symbolism
Amnesty, forgiveness, pardon. Represents forgiving.
Component Breakdown
赦=
赤攵
赤 + strike
Words & Expressions
Words written with 赦
Proverbs & Idioms
赦すことは忘れることではない
ゆるすことはわすれることではない
Forgiving is not forgetting
Pardoning doesn't mean erasing memory
Other kanji with the same meaning
“forgiveness”
Similar Kanji
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 赦 mean in Japanese?
赦 means pardon, forgiveness.
How do you read 赦?
On'yomi: シャ (SHA). Kun'yomi: ゆる.す (yurusu).
How many strokes does 赦 have?
赦 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 赤 (red).
Is 赦 a good kanji for a tattoo?
赦 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means pardon, forgiveness. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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