謝る

• 読み: あやまる
• ローマ字: ayamaru
• 漢字の分解: 謝 (sha/ayama) — apologise, thank, decline
• 発音: /a.ja.ma.ɾɯ/

意味

To apologise; to say sorry. Expressing regret for a mistake or wrongdoing.

A Group 1 (godan) verb with る ending (stem ends in ら: 謝らない). Refers to the act of apologising itself, not just feeling sorry. Japanese culture places great importance on sincere apologies, and knowing when and how to 謝る is an essential social skill. Often accompanied by bowing.

例文

1. 遅刻したことを先生に謝った。
2. 自分が悪いときは素直に謝るべきだ。
3. 友達にひどいことを言ってしまったので、すぐ謝りました。

使い方ガイド

場面: daily life, social situations, workplace

トーン: neutral

起源と歴史

From the kanji 謝 (sha/ayama), meaning to apologise or express thanks. The character combines 言 (words) and 射 (shoot), suggesting words directed outward in acknowledgement.

文化的背景

時代: Classical

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal