“Atonement” in Japanese
Short answer
Atonement in Japanese is “贖い” (aganai). Full meaning: atonement, redemption, compensation.
Other ways to say “Atonement” in Japanese
罪滅ぼし
tsumihoroboshi atonement (for one's sins), expiation, making amends, making up for (a misdeed)
贖罪
shokuzai atonement; the Atonement (of Jesus Christ)
償い
tsugunai recompense, indemnity, atonement
あがない
aganai atonement, redemption, compensation
罪ほろぼし
tsumihoroboshi atonement (for one's sins), expiation, making amends, making up for (a misdeed)
つぐない
tsugunai recompense, indemnity, atonement
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