おん

Favor, obligation, debt of gratitude

N3noun·on

How to remember it

Same sound as 音; a favor that rings in your conscience until repaid.

Example sentences

  • 先生の恩に報いる。

    せんせいのおんにむくいる。

    I will repay my teacher's kindness.

  • 彼は恩を忘れた。

    かれはおんをわすれた。

    He forgot the favor he owed.

Usage

Formal noun; pairs with 返す (repay) or 報いる (requite).

Related words

恩人恩返し恩知らず恩恵

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