c. 1300, "pardonable," from Old French venial "pardonable, excusable" (13c.) and directly from Late Latin venialis "pardonable," from Latin venia "forgiveness, indulgence, pardon," related to venus "sexual love, desire" (see Venus). Related: Venially.
例文
1. Her poverty had been a venial fault for two gallant gentlemen.
彼女の貧しさは、親切な2人の紳士にとって、取るに足らない欠点にすぎない。
2.The venial sins are relatively minor and more easily forgiven.