恩
grace · kindness · goodness · favor · mercy · blessing · benefit
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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
Component Breakdown
因 + heart
Words & Expressions
Words written with 恩
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
Anime & Manga
猫の恩返し
The Cat Returns
A well-known work with 恩 in its Japanese title.
猫のお寺の知恩さん
Neko no Otera no Chion-san
A well-known work with 恩 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
“kindness”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 恩 mean in Japanese?
恩 means grace, kindness, goodness, favor, mercy, blessing, benefit.
How do you read 恩?
On'yomi: オン (ON).
How many strokes does 恩 have?
恩 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 心 (heart).
Is 恩 a good kanji for a tattoo?
恩 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means grace, kindness, goodness, favor, mercy, blessing, benefit. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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