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[めん(免)·ざい(罪)·ふ(符)]
menzaifu
noun

Root Words:

[めん(免)·ざい(罪) + ふ(符)]
menzai + fu

English Meaning(s) for 免罪符

noun
  1. indulgence (esp. in the Catholic Church)
  2. excuse; justification; rationalization
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Definition and Synonyms for 免罪符

Indulgence the remission by the pope of the temporal punishment in purgatory that is still due for sins even after absolution
Synonyms: 免罪符
Indulgence a disposition to yield to the wishes of someone
Synonyms: 免罪符, 寛大

Meanings for each kanji in 免罪符

» excuse; dismissal
» guilt; sin; crime; fault; blame; offense
» token; sign; mark; tally; charm

Categories 免罪符 is a member of

Absolution the act of absolving or remitting
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Permissiveness a disposition to allow freedom of choice and behavior
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