N3
ざんげ (zange)
懺悔
confession; penitence; repentance; admitting sins
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to confession, penitence, repentance, or admitting one's sins/mistakes (originally religious, but used generally to confess hidden secrets/faults). Often used as 懺悔する (to confess). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Confession? Penitence? If you have any secrets you're hiding from me—like talking to other girls—confess them to me right now! I might forgive you with a hug!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ざ、懺悔？！もし私に隠し事をしてるなら、今すぐ私の目の前で懺悔しなさい！他の女と楽しげに立ち話してたこととかね！…素直に懺悔したら、ハグでお許しをあげなくもないわよ？』
📝 Example Sentences
彼は過去の嘘や不正をすべて打ち明け、涙を流して深く_______しました。
He revealed all his past lies and injustices, shedding tears and deeply repenting.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "懺悔"!
胸に抱えた秘密や罪の意識を_______することで、彼は心の平穏を取り戻しました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 罪や過ちを告白して許しを乞う「懺悔（する）」が正解です。ハルカ部長：『懺悔で平穏を得る！そうね！あんたが昨日、私以外の女の夢を見たっていう重罪も、今すぐ私の胸の中で懺悔しなさい！』
English: Since it represents confessing sins or mistakes and asking for forgiveness, 'confession/repentance' (zange) is correct. Haruka: 'Gaining peace by confession! Indeed! That major crime of yours dreaming of other girls yesterday—confess it inside my chest right now!'
English: Since it represents confessing sins or mistakes and asking for forgiveness, 'confession/repentance' (zange) is correct. Haruka: 'Gaining peace by confession! Indeed! That major crime of yours dreaming of other girls yesterday—confess it inside my chest right now!'
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