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Kanji 恩: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 恩: grace, kindness, goodness, favor, mercy, blessing, benefit

Key takeaways

Kanji 恩: grace, kindness, goodness, favor, mercy, blessing, benefit. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

gracekindnessgoodnessfavormercyblessingbenefit

On reading

オン

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 恩

grace, kindness, goodness, favor, mercy, blessing, benefit

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

因 + 心

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

Keeping the cause (因) of a good deed in your heart (心) represents grace and gratitude. It signifies not forgetting the origin of the kindness you have received.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

オン
  • 恩恵おんけい

    benefit / favor / blessing

  • おん

    favor / gratitude / obligation

Commonly used words

  • 恩恵
    おんけい

    benefit / favor / blessing

  • おん

    favor / gratitude / obligation

Example sentences

Example 1

新しい法律の恵を受ける。

Translation

Receive the benefits of the new law.

Example 2

自然の恵に感謝しています。

Translation

I am grateful for the blessings of nature.

Example 3

先生にを感じています。

Translation

I feel gratitude toward my teacher.

Example 4

を返すために頑張る。

Translation

I work hard to repay a favor.

Kanji 恩: grace, kindness, goodness, favor, mercy, blessing, benefit | Daily Nihongo