Translation of Japanese word "謝る" to English
謝る
あやまる
[ayamaru]
IPA: /aja̠maɾu/
Meaning
VerbTo make an apology or excuse; to acknowledge some fault or offense, with expression of regret for it, by way of amends.
How to use
謝る (ayamaru) — 'to apologize'. Group 1. 遅刻を謝る — apologize for being late. 謝りに行く — go to apologize.
🇬🇧 English
to apologize
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 謝る
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): あやまる
Romaji Transcription: ayamaru
Example Sentences
彼は彼女に謝る。
かれはかれに あやまる
He apologized to her.
私は彼に謝る。
わたしはかれに あやまる
I apologized to him.
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Common phrases
- 素直に謝る— to apologize honestly
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Frequency rank: #386 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "謝る" mean?▼
The Japanese word "謝る" means "to apologize" in English.
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The word "謝る" is read as "あやまる" (ayamaru). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Refers to the act of apologizing for one's actions.".
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