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This single character means "forgive" in Chinese.
In Korean, this kind of means forgive but also has slightly different definitions of consider, excuse, faithful or believe.
This two-character word of Chinese origin means forgive or forgiveness.
寬恕 is a deep kind of forgiveness from the bottom of your heart.
In a religious context, this is the kind of forgiveness that you beg God for and that God grants you.
In Korean Hanja, this can also be defined as forbearance or leniency.
In Japanese Kanji, beyond forgiveness, this can also mean magnanimity or generosity.
While we don't actively recommend Asian tattoos, this would be the forgiveness title which is best for a tattoo in most cases.
Note: The first character can also be written in the form shown to the right (especially in Japanese). If you have a preference, please let us know in the "special instructions" when you place your order.
水に流す is a Japanese proverb which suggests that "water continues to flow".
It's similar to our English phrase, "Water under the bridge". The perceived meaning is, "Forgive and forget".
I have also seen this translated as, "Don't cry over spilled milk".
Note: Because this selection contains some special Japanese Hiragana characters, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.
This Chinese proverb can be translated as, "Do not recall old grievances", or more simply as, "Forgive and forget".
The character breakdown:
不 (bù) not; no; don't.
念 (niàn) read aloud.
舊 (jiù) old; former.
惡 (è) wicked deeds; grievances; sins.
This proverb comes from the Analects of Confucius.
This Chinese proverb means, "to overlook past faults", or "forgive and forget".
It's more literally, "Abridge or make small the scars from your past emotions". Basically, you should let it go.
The character breakdown:
略 (lüè) abbreviation; omission; abridge.
跡 (jī) ruins; scar; traces.
原 (yuán) former.
情 (qíng) feeling; emotion.
This is a religious phrase, which means exactly what the title suggests.
See Also: Christian
我を許す is how to write "forgive yourself" in Japanese.
The first two characters mean, "regarding myself".
The last two characters mean, "to forgive", "to excuse (from)", "to pardon", "to release", "to let off", "to permit", "to allow", and/or "to approve".
Note: Because this selection contains some special Japanese Hiragana characters, it should be written by a Japanese calligrapher.
恕 means to forgive, show mercy, absolve, or excuse in Chinese and Korean Hanja (though mostly used in compound words in Korean).
恕 incorporates the pictogram of a heart at the bottom, and a woman and a mouth at the top. The heart portion has the most significance, as it is suggested that it is the heart's nature to forgive.
In Asian culture, as with most other cultures, forgiveness is an act of benevolence and altruism. In forgiving, you put yourself in someone else's shoes and show them the kindness that you would want them to show you. Confucius referred to this quality as "human-heartedness".
容赦 is the kind of forgiveness that a king might give to his subjects for crimes or wrong-doings.
容赦 is a rather high-level forgiveness. Meaning that it goes from a higher level to lower (not the reverse).
Alone, the first character can mean "to bear", "to allow" and/or "to tolerate", and the second can mean "to forgive", "to pardon" and/or "to excuse".
When you put both characters together, you get forgiveness, pardon, mercy, leniency, or going easy (on someone).
See Also: Benevolence
對不起 is how Chinese people say "I'm sorry", "pardon me", or "forgive me".
對不起 is the most common phrase to apologize for everything from bumping into someone to breaking someone's heart. Basically, it's used in the same way we use "sorry" for many situations.
Note: This is a strange thing to write on a wall scroll for Chinese people - but you can bend the rules if you want in the west.
These two characters mean compassion and sympathy in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, which makes this word universal.
Compassion is caring and understanding someone is hurt or troubled (even if you don't know them). It is wanting to help, even if all you can do is listen and say kind words. You forgive mistakes. You are a friend when someone needs a friend.
慈 is the simplest way to express the idea of compassion.
This can also mean love for your fellow humans, humanity, or living creatures. Sometimes this is extended to mean charity.
This term is often used with a Buddhist or Christian context. The concept was also spoken of by Laozi (Lao Tzu) in the Dao De Jing (Tao Te Ching).
慈 is considered the direct translation of the Sanskrit word मैत्री (maitrī) Pali word मेत्ता (mettā). In this context, it means benevolence, loving-kindness, and goodwill.
This Chinese character is understood in Japanese but is usually used in compound words (not seen alone). Also used in old Korean Hanja, so it's very universal.
See Also: Mercy | Benevolence | Kindness
The following table may be helpful for those studying Chinese or Japanese...
Title | Characters | Romaji (Romanized Japanese) | Various forms of Romanized Chinese | |
Forgive | 諒 谅 | liàng / liang4 / liang | ||
Forgive | 原諒 原谅 | yuán liàng yuan2 liang4 yuan liang yuanliang | yüan liang yüanliang |
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Forgive | 寬恕 / 寛恕 宽恕 | kan jo / kanjo | kuān shù / kuan1 shu4 / kuan shu / kuanshu | k`uan shu / kuanshu / kuan shu |
Forgive Yourself | 原諒自己 原谅自己 | yuán liàng zì jǐ yuan2 liang4 zi4 ji3 yuan liang zi ji yuanliangziji | yüan liang tzu chi yüanliangtzuchi |
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God Forgive Me | 神様お許しを | kami sama o yuru shi wo kamisamaoyurushiwo | ||
Please Forgive Me | お許しを | oyurushi wo oyurushiwo | ||
Forgive and Forget | 水に流す | mizu ni naga su mizuninagasu | ||
Forgive and Forget | 不念舊惡 不念旧恶 | bú niàn jiù è bu2 nian4 jiu4 e4 bu nian jiu e bunianjiue | pu nien chiu o punienchiuo |
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Forgive and Forget | 略跡原情 略迹原情 | lüè jì yuán qíng lve4 ji4 yuan2 qing2 lve ji yuan qing lvejiyuanqing | chi yüan ch`ing chiyüanching chi yüan ching |
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Please Forgive Me | 請原諒 请原谅 | qíng yuán liàng qing2 yuan2 liang4 qing yuan liang qingyuanliang | ch`ing yüan liang chingyüanliang ching yüan liang |
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Forgive Me of My Sins | 原諒我的罪孽 原谅我的罪孽 | yuán liàng wǒ de zuì niè yuan2 liang4 wo3 de zui4 nie4 yuan liang wo de zui nie yuanliangwodezuinie | yüan liang wo te tsui nieh yüanliangwotetsuinieh |
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Forgive Yourself Release Yourself | 我を許す | ware o yuru su wareoyurusu | ||
Forgiveness | 恕 | shù / shu4 / shu | ||
Forgiveness (from the top down) | 容赦 | you sha / yousha / yo sha / yosha | róng shè / rong2 she4 / rong she / rongshe | jung she / jungshe |
Begging Forgiveness | 饒恕 饶恕 | ráo shù / rao2 shu4 / rao shu / raoshu | jao shu / jaoshu | |
Sorry Apology | 對不起 对不起 | duì bù qǐ dui4 bu4 qi3 dui bu qi duibuqi | tui pu ch`i tuipuchi tui pu chi |
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Compassion | 同情 | dou jou / doujou / do jo / dojo | tóng qíng tong2 qing2 tong qing tongqing | t`ung ch`ing tungching tung ching |
Mercy Compassion Love | 慈 | ji | cí / ci2 / ci | tz`u / tzu |
In some entries above you will see that characters have different versions above and below a line. In these cases, the characters above the line are Traditional Chinese, while the ones below are Simplified Chinese. |
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