godan verb (-u), transitive verb
atone for; redeem; compensate for
Used for making amends for a wrongdoing, sin, or mistake, often through effort or sacrifice. Can also refer to compensating for a loss or shortcoming.
彼は自分の罪を贖うために一生を捧げた。
He devoted his life to atoning for his sins.
失敗を贖うには、誠実な行動が必要だ。
To make up for a failure, sincere actions are necessary.