N3
ようしゃ (yōsha)
容赦
mercy; forgiveness; leniency; pardon; no mercy/relentless
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to mercy, forgiveness, leniency, or pardoning someone's mistake (frequently used as 容赦ない / 容赦なく meaning relentless, without mercy, or showing no leniency). Often used as 容赦する. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'No mercy! Relentless! If you talk friendly with other girls and ignore me, expect a relentless slap! ...っ, But if you apologize quickly, I'll forgive you with a hug!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ようしゃよ！他の女とヘラヘラ喋って私を放置（無視）するような大罪に対しては、容赦のないビンタお仕置きだからね！…でもね、すぐ謝るなら優しくハグしてあげる』
📝 Example Sentences
真夏の日差しが_______なく照りつける中、選手たちは過酷な長距離ロードレースを走り抜きました。
While the midsummer sunlight beat down relentlessly, the players ran through the harsh long-distance road race.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "容赦"!
会社の利益を横領するような重大な不正行為に対しては、社則に基づき_______のない厳しい処分が下されます。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 手加減や許すこと「容赦（のない）」が正解です。（※選択肢の誤記に注意）。ハルカ部長：『容赦のない処分！当然よ！じゃあ、あんたが私に「今日も綺麗です！」って愛の告白をする義務についても、容赦のない100%の遂行を求めるわ！』
English: Since it represents mercy/forgiveness, 'mercy/leniency' (yōsha) is correct. Haruka: 'Relentless punishment! Naturally! Then, even regarding your duty to confess love "Manager, you look beautiful today too!", I demand relentless 100% execution!'
English: Since it represents mercy/forgiveness, 'mercy/leniency' (yōsha) is correct. Haruka: 'Relentless punishment! Naturally! Then, even regarding your duty to confess love "Manager, you look beautiful today too!", I demand relentless 100% execution!'
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