English Dictionary

penance

/ˈpɛn.əns/

noun

A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act. / A sacrament in some Christian churches. / Any instrument of self-punishment.

He performed penance for his sins.

意味（1）

A voluntary self-imposed punishment for a sinful act or wrongdoing. It may be intended to serve as reparation for the act.

Quoth he, The man hath penance done, / And penance more will do.

意味（2）

A sacrament in some Christian churches.

意味（3）

Any instrument of self-punishment.

意味（4）

(obsolete) repentance

意味（5）

(obsolete) pain; sorrow; suffering