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On'yomi
オン
ON

grace · kindness · goodness · favor · mercy · blessing · benefit

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Strokes10
Frequency#1418
Radicalheart(4)

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Strokes10

Component Breakdown

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因 + heart

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of cause and heart. Gratitude with cause in heart.

Symbolism

Favor, gratitude, obligation. Represents gratitude for received kindness.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Gratitude to mentor

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

恩を仇で返す

おんをあだでかえす

To return kindness with ingratitude

Repaying favor with harm