悔くい改あらため

noun

repentance; penitence

Refers to sincere regret and a change of heart, often with a moral or religious connotation. Commonly used in Christian contexts, but also in general ethical reflection.

• 彼かれは自じ分ぶんの過あやまちを悔くい改あらため、新あたらしい人じん生せいを歩あゆみ始はじめた。

  He repented of his mistakes and began a new life.

• 悔くい改あらための心こころがなければ、真しんの成せい長ちょうはない。

  Without a repentant heart, there is no true growth.