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Kanji 恵: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 恵: favor, blessing, grace, kindness

Key takeaways

Kanji 恵: favor, blessing, grace, kindness. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

favorblessinggracekindness

On reading

ケイ

Kun reading

めぐ.むめぐ.み

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 恵

favor, blessing, grace, kindness

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

由 + 心

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

Grace and blessings are the sincere considerations that flow from the deep source (由) of one's heart (心). Imagine how a heart full of sincerity reaches others and becomes a great source of strength.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

On reading

ケイ
  • 恩恵おんけい

    benefit / favor / blessing

  • 知恵ちえ

    wisdom / intelligence / good sense

Kun reading

めぐ.む
  • 恵みめぐみ

    blessing / grace / favor

  • 恵むめぐむ

    to bless / to show mercy

Commonly used words

  • 恩恵
    おんけい

    benefit / favor / blessing

  • 知恵
    ちえ

    wisdom / intelligence / good sense

  • 恵み
    めぐみ

    blessing / grace / favor

  • 恵む
    めぐむ

    to bless / to show mercy

Example sentences

Example 1

自然のみに感謝します。

Translation

I am grateful for the blessings of nature.

Example 2

この土地はみが豊かです。

Translation

This land is rich in blessings.

Example 3

神は私たちにみを与える。

Translation

God blesses us.

Example 4

困っている人をむべきだ。

Translation

We should show mercy to those in need.

Kanji 恵: favor, blessing, grace, kindness | Daily Nihongo