う【あがなう】

Frequency rank: 29,536. – 29,805.
    Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb
  1. to atone for; to expiate; to redeem; to make up for; to compensate for
Forms
  • う【あがなう】Frequency rank: 29,536. – 29,805.
  • あがなう
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to atone for; to expiate; to redeem; to make up for; to compensate for
    2. This word is used to refer to the act of correcting a wrong or harmful action, often related to personal guilt or moral responsibility. It implies making amends for past actions.
    To atone for my mistakes, I volunteer every week.
    He must find a way to redeem himself for hurting her.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to seek atonementto atone for a sinexpiation; atonementritual of redemptionto seek redemption from Goddeeds worthy of redemptionto make up for the pastpeace gained through atonementto redeem oneselfefforts to atone
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