恩

おん · on

JLPT N2

Meaning

Favor, kindness, grace, obligation, debt of gratitude

Examples

• 彼の恩は一生忘れません。 — I will never forget his kindness/favor in my entire life.
• 恩師に感謝の気持ちを伝えたい。 — I want to convey my gratitude to my respected teacher.
• 困っている人を助けるのは恩を施すことだ。 — Helping people in need is bestowing a kindness.