赦
赦·pardon, forgive, let off
- On-yomi
- シャ
- Kun-yomi
- none
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Stroke order
Write it in this order; the numbers mark where each stroke starts.
Common words
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 容赦 | ようしゃ | mercy, leniency |
| 恩赦 | おんしゃ | amnesty, pardon |
| 赦免 | しゃめん | pardon, remission |
| 容赦ない | ようしゃない | merciless, relentless |
Example sentences
ご迷惑をおかけしますが、ご容赦ください。
ごめいわくをおかけしますが、ごようしゃください。
I apologise for the trouble and ask for your understanding.
審判の判定は容赦なかった。
しんぱんのはんていはようしゃなかった。
The referee's decision was merciless.
彼は恩赦によって釈放された。
かれはおんしゃによってしゃくほうされた。
He was released under an amnesty.
Similar-looking kanji
Do not confuse these on the exam.
- 赦赤赤 (red) is the left half of 赦; 赦 adds 攵, a hand with a stick.
- 赦赫Do not confuse the left element with 走 — 赦 begins with 赤, not the runner.
Common mistakes
- 容赦なく means 'without mercy', a common set phrase.
- The everyday verb 'forgive' is 許す; 赦す is a formal, weightier spelling.
Memory aid
Picture it
Red 赤 beside a raised hand 攵: the hand that could strike is held back, and the punishment is waived.
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