to atone
01
償う, 埋め合わせる
to make up for a past offense or mistake by doing something good or beneficial
例
She atones for her mistakes by volunteering at the local soup kitchen.
彼女は地元のスープキッチンでボランティアをすることで自分の過ちを償う。
He atoned for his past misdeeds by making significant donations to charity.
彼は慈善団体に多額の寄付をすることで、過去の過ちを償った。
02
償う, 悔い改める
(religious) to make up for a sin by feeling sorry, asking for forgiveness, and trying to do better
例
The penitent soul sought to atone for past wrongs by participating in religious rituals and seeking forgiveness from a higher power.
悔い改めた魂は、宗教的な儀式に参加し、より高い力からの許しを求めることで、過去の過ちを償おうとしました。
The person went to confession to atone for his sins and received guidance from the priest.
その人は罪を償うために告白に行き、司祭から導きを受けました。
