恩: the kanji for kindness; favor
恩 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means kindness; favor. Below are its readings, 4 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
恩 is written in 10 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
恩 has 1 reading in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 4 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
オン (on)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 恩おん · on | debt of gratitude; favor |
| 恩師おんし · onshi | one's former teacher |
| 恩返しおんがえし · ongaeshi | repaying a kindness |
| 恩恵おんけい · onkei | benefit … |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- …先生には大きな恩がある。Sensei ni wa ōki na on ga aru.I owe my teacher a great deal.
- 恩師に手紙を書いた。Onshi ni tegami o kaita.I wrote a letter to my former teacher.
- いつか両親に恩返しをしたい。Itsuka ryōshin ni ongaeshi o shitai.Someday I want to repay my parents for their kindness.
- 町は観光の恩恵を受けている。Machi wa kankō no onkei o ukete iru.The town benefits from tourism.
- 受けた恩を忘れてはいけない。Uketa on o wasurete wa ikenai.You must not forget the kindness you received.
Questions about 恩
How many strokes does 恩 have?
恩 is written in 10 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 恩?
The on readings are on (オン). 恩 has no kun reading in the Jōyō Kanji Table.
What JLPT level is 恩?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 恩
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.