JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
恩 — grace
- Reading
- オン
- Meaning
- grace; kindness; goodness; favor; mercy; blessing; benefit
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
恩 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is オン and it means grace; kindness; goodness; favor; mercy; blessing; benefit. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
恩 appears in everyday japanese words such as 恩 (favour) and 恩恵 (grace).
Japanese words containing 恩
Frequently asked questions
What does 恩 mean in Japanese?
恩 means grace; kindness; goodness; favor; mercy; blessing; benefit in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 恩 read?
恩 is read オン. Reading it inside real words — 恩 and 恩恵 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 恩 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 恩 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 恩 in a word?
A common word containing 恩 is 恩 (おん) — "favour". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 恩 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 恩 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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