thank · apologize

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The on reading is しゃ, and the kun reading is あやまる. It has 17 strokes and relates to expressing thanks or apologizing.
• Basic usage: 感謝 is read かんしゃ, and 謝る is read あやまる.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 感謝 and 謝る
  • 感謝 means gratitude or thanks. It is the feeling or expression of gratitude for help or kindness.
  • 手伝ってくれた皆に心から感謝します。 means “I sincerely thank everyone who helped.”
  • 謝る means to apologize. It is a verb read あやまる for apologizing to someone for one's mistake.
  • 約束の時間に遅れたことを友人に謝った。 means “I apologized to my friend for being late.”