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謝る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 謝る

やま
Godan verb
Freq #1358
1

Transitive verb

to apologize; to apologise

Examples
私は彼女に謝らなければならない。
I must make an apology to her.
2

Dated term; Transitive verb

to refuse; to decline

3

Dated term; Intransitive verb

to be unable to bear; to be defeated (by); to be at a loss

Kanji in this Word

17 strokes
Frequency: 1028
JLPT N1
Grade 5

Meanings

apologize
thank
refuse

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シャ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あやま.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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