What does kanji 謝 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 謝 is apologize.

How is kanji 謝 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 謝 are あやま.る; the onyomi readings are シャ.

Which school grade teaches kanji 謝?

Kanji 謝 is taught in Jōyō Grade 5.

What is the main radical of kanji 謝?

The main radical for kanji 謝 is 言.

What words use kanji 謝?

Example words that use kanji 謝 include 謝罪, 謝る, 謝礼, 謝意.

JōyōJLPT N1Kanken 6

謝

Meaning

Kanji 謝

apologize

apologize, thank, refuse

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Readings

Kunyomi 訓読み: あやま.る
Onyomi 音読み: シャ
Nanori 名乗り: さざ

Added to Jōyō: 1946

Jōyō: Grade 5
JLPT: JLPT N1
Frequency: #1028
Strokes: 17
Radical: 言
Components: 寸 • 言 • 身
Kanji Kentei: Level 6
Similar Kanji: 射 • 榭 • 麝 • 㓔 • 谢 • 㴬 • 塮

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Showing 36 common entries

Showing 36 of 67 entries that include this kanji.

謝罪

しゃざい

apology

謝る

あやまる

to apologize

謝礼

しゃれい

reward

謝意

しゃい

gratitude

謝り

あやまり

excuse

謝辞

しゃじ

apology

謝恩会

しゃおんかい

thank-you party

謝々

シェシェ

thanks

謝す

しゃす

to refuse

謝する

しゃする

to refuse

謝恩

しゃおん

(expression of) gratitude

謝恩使

しゃおんし

Ryukyuan mission to Edo upon the change of the Ryukyuan King

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Example sentences

5 reference sentences

失礼なことを言ってしまって、彼に謝った。

I apologized to him for accidentally saying something rude.

手伝ってくれて本当に謝している。

I am truly grateful for your help.

彼はその申し出を丁重に謝した。

He politely declined the offer.

まずは素直に謝ったほうがいい。

You should apologize sincerely first.

助言への謝を忘れてはいけない。

We must not forget to show gratitude for the advice.

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Context Links Usage in Anime Open to see character names and anime titles. 6 related entries

Real-world usage of this kanji in character names and anime titles on Anime.Jepang.org.

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