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恩赦 (おんしゃ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

恩おん赦しゃ

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Meanings

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noun

amnesty; pardon

Formal term for an official act of clemency, typically granted by a government or sovereign. Often used in legal or political contexts.

国こく王おうは政せい治じ犯はんに恩おん赦しゃを与あたえた。
The king granted amnesty to political prisoners.

Kanji

恩grace, kindness, goodness
赦pardon, forgiveness

Similar words

赦しゃ免めん
赦免 is a more general term for pardon or remission of punishment, while 恩赦 specifically implies a gracious act of mercy, often by a sovereign.
特とく赦しゃ
特赦 is a special pardon for an individual, whereas 恩赦 can be a general amnesty for a group.

Etymology

Compound of 恩 (grace, favor) and 赦 (pardon, forgive). The term has been used in Japanese legal and historical contexts to refer to acts of clemency.