pardon

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: The on reading is しゃ, and no kun reading is listed. It has 11 strokes and relates to forgiveness and release from punishment.
• Basic usage: 容赦 is read ようしゃ, and 赦免 is read しゃめん.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 容赦 / 赦免
  • 容赦 means mercy or leniency. It is a noun read ようしゃ. It means mercy or leniency; 容赦なく means without mercy or relentlessly.
  • 監督は遅刻した選手を容赦なく練習から外した。 means “The coach showed no mercy and removed the late player from practice.”
  • 赦免 means pardon or amnesty. It is a noun read しゃめん. It is an official pardon or release from punishment.
  • 国王は記念日に一部の囚人を赦免した。 means “The king pardoned some prisoners on the anniversary.”