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容赦

ようしゃ

N1mercy · leniency

Examples

監督は遅刻した選手を容赦なく練習から外した。

冬の風が容赦なく頬を打ち、目を開けていられなかった。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 容赦(ようしゃ) means forgiving a fault or showing leniency in view of someone's circumstances.
  • Basic usage: Both examples use 容赦なく to describe merciless or relentless behavior or action.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • From human attitude to a natural force
    • The coach's 容赦なく describes refusing to go easy on a player, while the wind's 容赦なく figuratively describes its harsh force.

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