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Kanji 謝: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 謝: apologize, thank, refuse

Key takeaways

Kanji 謝: apologize, thank, refuse. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

apologizethankrefuse

On reading

シャ

Kun reading

あやま.る

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 謝

apologize, thank, refuse

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

言 + 射

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

This kanji represents 'shooting' (射) out 'words' (言) to convey your true feelings to someone. Imagine sending your words toward another person like an arrow to sincerely apologize for a mistake or to express your deep gratitude.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

シャ
  • 月謝げっしゃ

    monthly tuition fee

  • 謝絶しゃぜつ

    refusal / rejection

  • 感謝かんしゃ

    thanks / gratitude

Kun reading

あやま.る
  • 謝るあやまる

    to apologize / say sorry

Commonly used words

  • 月謝
    げっしゃ

    monthly tuition fee

  • 謝絶
    しゃぜつ

    refusal / rejection

  • 感謝
    かんしゃ

    thanks / gratitude

  • 謝る
    あやまる

    to apologize / say sorry

Example sentences

Example 1

を毎月銀行に振り込みます。

Translation

I transfer the tuition fee to the bank every month.

Example 2

が高くて困っています。

Translation

I'm troubled because the monthly tuition fee is expensive.

Example 3

彼は招待を絶した。

Translation

He refused the invitation.

Example 4

絶の連絡が来た。

Translation

A refusal notice arrived.

Kanji 謝: apologize, thank, refuse | Daily Nihongo