贖あがない

noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'

atonement; redemption; compensation

Refers to making amends for a sin, crime, or wrongdoing, often with a religious or moral connotation. Can also mean compensation in a broader sense.

• 彼かれは罪つみの贖あがないとして寄き付ふをした。

  He made a donation as atonement for his sin.

• 贖あがないの儀ぎ式しきが行おこなわれた。

  A ritual of redemption was performed.