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恩
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Description
「恩」は、だれかにしてもらった親切や助けのことです。
"恩" means kindness or help received from someone.
世話になった人に「恩を返す」とよく言います。
It is common to say "恩を返す" to the person who has helped you.
Meanings
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a kindness or favor received; debt of gratitude
先生の恩は一生忘れません。
I will never forget my teacher's kindness for my whole life.
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Notes
- Nuance
恩 stresses a moral debt to repay, stronger and more relational than plain 親切.
- Etymology
often used in set phrases like 恩を返す (repay) and 恩を仇で返す (betray a kindness).
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