apologize

(say) + (shoot) Same-ON
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DUPE

Onyomi

SHA

I apologize that I SHOT your dachshund.

Mnemonic

If you say enough apologies, I won't shoot you.

Kunyomi

( ) あやま*る apologize (BOOBOO: This is only used when describing actions after the fact. You wouldn't step on someone's toes and then say わたしはあやまります!)
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Jukugo

感謝(かんしゃ) する

gratitude ★★★☆☆
(feeling) + (apologize) = 感謝 (gratitude)

The most common, general word for gratitude.

謝罪(しゃざい) する

apologize ☆☆☆☆☆ NP
(apologize) + (sin) = 謝罪 (apologize)

Synonyms

apology
侘び    誤る    謝る    謝罪   
gratitude, obligation
感謝    恩    恩恵    義理    義務   
gratitude
嬉しい    感謝   
pay, compensation, money
弁償する    慰謝料